A newborn has been admitted to the intensive care unit with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. The nurse could expect which of the following with the disorder?

A. Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida where there is a protrusion of the meninges and spinal cord through a defect in the vertebrae. This condition can result in partial to complete paralysis in the lower extremities due to the involvement of the spinal cord. B. A unilateral port-wine birthmark is typically associated with conditions like Sturge-Weber syndrome, not myelomeningocele. C. A protruding sac containing abdominal contents is characteristic of omphalocele, not myelomeningocele. D. Fusion of cranial suture lines is not associated with myelomeningocele but rather with craniosynostosis.