You are caring for a neonate who has a cleft palate. You should inform the mother that surgical correction will be done when the infant is:
A- 8 to 12 months of age.
B- 20 to 24 months of age.
C- 16 to 20 months of age.
D- 12 to 16 months of age.
Correct Response: A
Repairs of cleft palates are typically done before 12 months because this allows for palatal changes associated with normal growth to occur. While repairs can still be performed after one year of age but this increases the likelihood of needing longer-termed treatments and increased risks for poor language development and facial appearance.
A- 8 to 12 months of age.
B- 20 to 24 months of age.
C- 16 to 20 months of age.
D- 12 to 16 months of age.
Correct Response: A
Repairs of cleft palates are typically done before 12 months because this allows for palatal changes associated with normal growth to occur. While repairs can still be performed after one year of age but this increases the likelihood of needing longer-termed treatments and increased risks for poor language development and facial appearance.
