An Infant Is Diagnosed with Congenital Hydrocephalus

question 9

Multiple Choice

An infant is diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus.Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to find?

• A) Enlarged ventricles
• B) Decreased cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) production
• C) Increased resorption of CSF
• D) Smaller than average head circumference

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Definitions:

Mental Retardation

A term formerly used to describe a condition of significant limitation in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection.

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