ATI RN
RN ATI Maternal Proctored Exam 2023-2024 with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics. The leaking cerebrospinal fluid puts the newborn at risk for infection, so administering antibiotics helps prevent infection. Monitoring rectal temperature (
B) is not directly related to preventing infection. Cleansing the site with povidone-iodine (
C) may not be effective in preventing infection. Preparing for surgical closure after 72 hr (
D) is important but addressing the risk of infection with antibiotics is the immediate priority.
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