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ATI Maternal Newborn 2019 NGN Questions
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A nurse is planning care immediately following birth for a newborn who has a myelomeningocele that is leaking cerebrospinal fluid.
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Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Administering broad-spectrum antibiotics prevents infection, critical due to the risk of meningitis from leaking cerebrospinal fluid. Temperature monitoring is secondary, povidone-iodine is harmful to neural tissue, and surgery is typically within 24-48 hours.
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