The nurse is caring for a neonate born with a myelomeningocele.Surgery to repair the defect is scheduled the next day.What is the most appropriate way to position and feed this neonate?

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The prone position with the head turned to the side for feeding is the optimum position for the infant.It protects the spinal sac and allows the infant to be fed without trauma.The side-lying position is avoided preoperatively.It can place tension on the sac and affect hip dysplasia if present.The infant should not be placed in a supine position.

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