The Nurse Assessing a Newborn Baby Finds That the Baby

The nurse assessing a newborn baby finds that the baby has spina bifida with the lesion located high on the spinal column. The nurse realizes that this location often means which of the following?

A) The higher locations are often associated with additional neurological defects, especially hydrocephalus.
B) It is easier to correct spina bifida that is higher on the spinal column.
C) Higher lesions are less likely to involve respiratory difficulties.
D) Higher lesions seldom involve bladder or bowel problems.