This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is planning a presentation on hydrocephalus for a group of nurses. Which statement is the ... (Read 79 times)

shofmannx20

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
on: Jun 28, 2018
The nurse is planning a presentation on hydrocephalus for a group of nurses. Which statement is the most accurate about the noncommunicating 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.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a child with spina bifida. What is the highest priority nursing goal for this child?
 
  A) Reducing family anxiety
  B) Preventing infection
  C) Providing caregiver teaching
  D) Promoting comfort measures


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

todom5090

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B


shofmannx20

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 562
Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you :)


todom5090

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
Happy to help you


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.

Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax. Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax.
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Major Causes of Death in U.S by Age Group Major Causes of Death in U.S by Age Group
Example of Reconciling a Bank Statement Cont. Example of Reconciling a Bank Statement Cont.
Students working in a group Students working in a group
Production of ABO blood group antigens Production of ABO blood group antigens
Video: Muscle Twitch and Muscle Tension - Motor unit size and force

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library