Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse judges that the parents of a newborn with imperforate anus know what a low defect is when they say that the rectum:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A low defect in imperforate anus means the rectum has descended through the puborectalis muscle, indicating a less severe anomaly. Other options describe incorrect anatomical positions.

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