An infant is born and the nurse notices that the child has herniation of abdominal viscera into the base of the umbilical cord.What will the nurse document on her or his assessment of this condition?
A) Diaphragmatic hernia
B) Umbilical hernia
C) Gastroschisis
D) Omphalocele

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Omphalocele is the herniation of abdominal viscera into the base of the umbilical cord. It is a congenital birth defect in which the intestines, liver, or other organs protrude through the belly button area, covered by a membrane. A diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm muscle, while an umbilical hernia is a protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakened area in the abdominal wall near the umbilicus. Gastroschisis is a defect in the anterior abdominal wall, where the intestines protrude through a hole next to the umbilical cord insertion, without a covering membrane.

An Infant Is Born and the Nurse Notices That the Child