A nurse is assisting with the care of a newborn who has a myelomeningocele. The nurse should ensure that which of the following supplies is available at the bedside?

A. Sterile saline: Newborns with a myelomeningocele have an exposed spinal sac that must be kept moist and protected to prevent drying and rupture. Sterile saline is used to moisten sterile, non-adherent dressings that are placed over the sac to maintain moisture and reduce infection risk. B. Soft restraints: Restraints are not appropriate or necessary in the management of a newborn with a myelomeningocele. The focus is on protecting the sac, not restricting movement. C. Latex gloves: Latex should be avoided in infants with neural tube defects like myelomeningocele due to their increased risk for developing latex allergies. Non-latex gloves are recommended instead. D. Rectal thermometer: Rectal thermometers are contraindicated in newborns with myelomeningocele due to the risk of irritation or injury near the exposed sac and the potential for neurogenic bowel issues.