An infant born with an omphalocele defect is being admitted to the intensive care nursery.The nurse in charge should instruct the nursing technician to prepare a:

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An omphalocele defect is a birth defect in which the baby's abdominal organs protrude through the navel area into a sac outside the body. The infant would require immediate warmth upon delivery and during transfer to the intensive care nursery. A warmer should be prepared to ensure the infant maintains normal body temperature. The other options, such as a crib, feeding formula, or bilirubin light, are not the primary concern for an infant with an omphalocele defect.

An Infant Born with an Omphalocele Defect Is Being Admitted