The nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit is caring for an infant with myelomeningocele scheduled for surgical repair in the morning. Which early signs of infection should the nurse monitor on this infant? (Select all that apply.)

A) Temperature instability
B) Irritability
C) Lethargy
D) Bradycardia
E) Hypertension

Myelomeningocele

A type of spina bifida where there is a protrusion of the spinal cord and its coverings through a gap in the spine, causing neurological problems.

Infection Signs

Observable indicators of infection in the body, which may include redness, heat, swelling, pain, and loss of function.

Temperature Instability

The condition of having body temperature that fluctuates beyond the normal range, often found in newborns.