Answer to Question 1
Answer:2
Rationale: An infant with myelomeningocele has a vertebral defect that can cause loss of body temperature and also difficulty in thermoregulation.It would not be appropriate to place the infant in a crib even if blankets are added,a hat and warm gown will not maintain a constant body temperature and there is not an indication for an isolation room.
Answer to Question 2
Answer:3
Rationale: The infant should be monitored for developing hydrocephalus,so the head circumference should be monitored daily. The infant will be placed prone,not supine,and the defect will be protected from trauma or infection. Therefore,applying heat and a diaper around the defect would not be recommended. A sterile saline dressing may be used to cover the sac to maintain integrity.