When a Nurse Cares for a Newborn Who Has Spina

When a nurse cares for a newborn who has spina bifida occulta,which of these signs would be evident?

A) a dimple at the base of the spine on the infant's back
B) a mild degree of paralysis of the lower extremities with no visible defect
C) paralysis of the lower extremities,including lack of sphincter control
D) progressive hydrocephalus and a protrusion of the meninges through the skin of the back