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Title: The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the mornin
Post by: jk313581 on Aug 12, 2015
The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the morning. Which interventions should the nurse plan for the care of the myelomeningocele sac?
a.   Open to air
b.   Covered with a sterile moist nonadherent dressing
c.   Reinforcement of the original dressing if drainage noted
d.   A diaper secured over the dressing


Title: Re: The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the mo
Post by: Livon on Aug 13, 2015
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Title: Re: The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the mornin
Post by: jk313581 on Aug 18, 2015
Makes a lot more sense now, and thanks for the explanation, Livon!!


Title: Re: The nurse is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical closure in the mornin
Post by: Livon on Aug 18, 2015
You're welcome :)