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Lobcity

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on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is caring for an infant with hydrocephalus. What nursing action is most important for this nurse to implement?
 
  a. Align the limbs.
  b. Support the head.
  c. Keep the head lower than the hip.
  d. Check intake and output.

Question 2

What occurrence results from obstruction within the ventricles of the brain or inadequate reabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid?
 
  a. Meningitis
  b. Meningocele
  c. Spina bifida occulta
  d. Hydrocephalus


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Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The child with hydrocephalus has a heavy head on a small body with poor muscle tone; the head must be supported when feeding and moving the child to prevent injury to the neck.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Hydrocephalus is characterized by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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