Author Question: The nurse clarifies that the difference between a myelomeningocele and a meningocele is that the ... (Read 80 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

Sierray · **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.