Nursing care of the infant who has had a myelomeningocele repair should include
a. Securely fastening the diaper
b. Measurement of pupil size
c. Measurement of head circumference
d. Administration of seizure medications
C
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A A diaper should be placed under the infant but not fastened. Keeping the diaper
open facilitates frequent cleaning and decreases the risk for skin breakdown.
B Pupil size measurement is usually not necessary.
C Head circumference measurement is essential because hydrocephalus can
develop in these infants.
D Seizure medications are not routinely given to infants who do not have seizures.
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