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rachel9

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The nurse clarifies that the difference between a myelomeningocele and a meningocele is that the cyst of a myelomeningocele contains:
 
  a. Membranes and CSF
  b. Membranes only
  c. Membranes, CSF, and the spinal cord
  d. CSF only

Question 2

The pediatric nurse takes into consideration that the most stressful procedure for a preschooler would be:
 
  a. Casting a broken arm
  b. Circumcision
  c. Suturing a laceration on the hand
  d. Removing sutures from the face


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The myelomeningocele contains membranes, CSF, and the spinal cord. This neural tube lesion can be the size of a walnut or as large as the baby's head.

Answer to Question 2

B
Preschoolers fear mutilation during hospitalization, particularly invasive procedures that involve the genital area.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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