ATI RN
ATI RN Maternal Newborn level 3 Final Exam 2023 Questions
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A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has Myelomeningocele that is cerebrospinal fluid. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics. This is crucial in preventing infection in a newborn with myelomeningocele where the spinal cord is exposed. Infection can lead to serious complications. Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics helps to reduce the risk of infection. Cleansing the site with Povidone iodine (choice
B) is important, but antibiotics are necessary for prophylaxis. Monitoring rectal temperature (choice
C) is not directly related to preventing infection. Surgical closure (choice
D) after 72 hours is important, but antibiotics are essential immediately post-birth to prevent infection.
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