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An Infant Is Diagnosed with Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus

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An infant is diagnosed with noncommunicating hydrocephalus.What is an immediate priority concern for this patient?


Definitions:

Hypothyroidism

A condition characterized by the underproduction of thyroid hormones, which can lead to fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance.

Surgical Removal

The process of excising or taking out surgically a part of the body or a foreign object from the body.

Levothyroxine

A medication used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.

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