The nurse is caring for a neonate born with a myelomeningocele.Surgery to repair the defect is scheduled the next day.The most appropriate way to position and feed this neonate is which position?
A)Prone and tube-fed
B)Prone, head turned to side, and nipple-fed
C)Supine in an infant carrier and nipple-fed
D)Supine, with defect supported with rolled blankets, and nipple-fed

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In the prone position,feeding is a problem.The infant's head is turned to one side for feeding.If the child is able to nipple-feed,tube feeding is not needed.Before surgery,the infant is kept in the prone position to minimize tension on the sac and risk of trauma.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Neonate Born with a Myelomeningocele.Surgery