Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2084 of 2368
Which teaching is appropriate for parents of a newborn with spina bifida?
- Use latex nipples because they are softer for the infant.
- Avoid latex pacifiers and nipples.
- Expect no need to monitor for increased pressure in the brain.
- Avoid all leg movement to protect the spine.
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Correct answer: Avoid latex pacifiers and nipples.
Many clients with spina bifida have a latex allergy, so latex pacifiers and nipples are avoided.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Healthy Newborn Care: Spina Bifida. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026