Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the different types of spinal bifida. Which statement best describes spina ... (Read 59 times)

jlmhmf · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is reviewing the different types of spinal bifida. Which statement best describes spina bifida occulta?

A) There is protrusion of the spinal cord and meninges, with nerve roots embedded
B) The spinal meninges protrude through the bony defect and form a cystic sac
C) There is no protrusion of the spinal cord, only soft-tissue inflammation occurs
D) There is a bony defect that occurs without soft-tissue involvement

Question 2

On what should the nurse focus when caring for a newborn with exstrophy of the bladder? (Select all that apply.)

A) Preventing infection
B) Preventing skin irritation
C) Meeting the need for touching
D) Reducing the risk for aspiration
E) Ensuring an adequate nutritional intake