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corkyiscool3328

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Older children and adolescents who develop hydrocephalus usually have hydrocephalus due to which of the following causes?
 
  a. aqueductal stenosis
  b. meningomyelocele
  c. various congenital malformations
  d. intracranial tumors, infection (meningitis), or head injury

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To encourage caregivers to share their concerns and ask questions, a nurse would:
 
  a. let the family know that the nurse's time is limited
  b. periodically advise the family of the amount of time left
  c. let the family know that the nurse has time to spend with them
  d. socialize with the family and child so they feel comfortable with the nurse


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Incorrect. In the neonatal period and early infancy, hydrocephalus is regarded as a primary dysfunction, and aqueductal stenosis is one of the causes.
B Incorrect. In the neonatal period and early infancy, hydrocephalus is regarded as a primary dysfunction, and meningomyelocele is one of the causes.
C Incorrect. Noncommunicating or obstructive hydrocephalus, responsible for most occurrences in children, is secondary to various congenital malformations.
D Correct. Older children and adolescents usually have hydrocephalus due to intracranial tumors, infection (meningitis), or head injury.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. To encourage caregivers to share their concerns and ask questions, a nurse would not let the family know that the nurse's time is limited.
B Incorrect. To encourage caregivers to share their concerns and ask questions, a nurse would not periodically advise the family of the amount of time left.
C Correct. Nurses need to convey they have time to spend with the child and the family. This will allow the family to share thoughts and concerns and ask questions.
D Incorrect. To encourage caregivers to share their concerns and ask questions, a nurse would not socialize with the family and child so they feel comfortable with the nurse.


corkyiscool3328

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Wow, this really help

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