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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. This is crucial for preventing infection due to the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, which can lead to meningitis. Antibiotics will help reduce the risk of infection until surgical repair can be done. Monitoring rectal temperature (
B) is not directly related to addressing the myelomeningocele. Cleansing the site with povidone-iodine (
C) may further irritate the area. Surgical closure (
D) should not be delayed, as infection risk is high.

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