When conducting a newborn assessment the nurse detects a small tuft of hair at the base of the spine with a sacral dimple. This finding is characteristic of which of the following?

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A small tuft of hair at the base of the spine with a sacral dimple can be indicative of spina bifida, a condition where there is a defect in the development of the spine and spinal cord.

When Conducting a Newborn Assessment the Nurse Detects a Small