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