The nurse is caring for a newborn in the special care nursery. The infant has hydrocephalus, and is positioned in a prone position. The nurse is especially careful to cleanse all stool after bowel movements. This care is most appropriate for an infant born with:

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Myelomeningocele is a neural tube defect that often results in hydrocephalus. The prone position is recommended to promote spinal cord development, and careful cleansing is necessary to prevent infection and potential complications. Oomphalocele and gastroschisis are both abdominal wall defects, and a diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm muscle. These conditions do not typically result in hydrocephalus or require prone positioning and special care for fecal cleansing.

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