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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