When collecting data on a child with hydrocephalus, in addition
to the child likely having a large head at birth and rapid head growth, which sign should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of this disorder?
A) Posterior fontanelle bulging and tense
B) Eyes appear to be pushed downward
C) Hands short with curved fingers
D) Neck area is thickened and strong
Question 2
Which statement should the nurse use to describe the communicating type of congenital hydrocephalus?
A) There is a decreased production of cerebrospinal fluid.
B) There is an obstruction that keeps cerebrospinal fluid from passing between the ventricles and the spinal cord.
C) There is an opening between the ventricles and the spinal cord that usually closes at birth.
D) There is defective absorption of cerebrospinal fluid.
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