NCLEX-PN Practice Q 69

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A newborn has been diagnosed with exstrophy of the bladder. The nurse should position the newborn:

  

     A. Prone

     B. Supine

     C. On either side

     D. With the head elevated

    

    

Correct Answer: C. On either side

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Option C: Placing the newborn in a side-lying position helps the urine to drain from the exposed bladder.

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Option A: It would position the child on the exposed bladder.

Options B and D: Supine and head elevation are incorrect because they would allow the urine to pool.

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