The nurse is caring for an infant with hydrocephalus. What nursing action is most important for this nurse to implement? d. In a semi-Fowlers position. The ...

Define hydrocephalus. An excess of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. How is hydrocephalus different in children younger and older than 12 years old?

What is hydrocephalus? buildup of csf in the ventricular system resulting in the enlargement of the inctracranial cavity.

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a 2-year-old boy with hydrocephalus who has just had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placed. Which information ...

1. Select the main structures below that play a role with altering intracranial pressure:* A. Brain B. Neurons C. Cerebrospinal Fluid D. Blood E. Periosteum F.

What intervention should be included? a. Keep environmental stimuli to a minimum. b. Have the child move her head from side to side at least every 2 hours. c.

A child with hydrocephalus has increased blood pressure, decreased pulse rate, and decreased respirations. What does the nurse suspect these symptoms indicate?

Which of the following disorders results from failure of neural tube closure and is characterized by a dimple and/or hair overlying the lesion?

What is hydrocephalus? Tap the card to flip an imbalance of the production and absorption of CSF in the ventricular system.

*hydrocephalus :A build-up of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain.This causes increased intracranial pressure. 4. Rationale: An elevated or bulging ...