A Child That Receives an Operation to Insert a Shunt

question 11

Multiple Choice

A child that receives an operation to insert a shunt to drain the excess spinal fluid from the brain to the abdominal area is being treated for

• A)muscular dystrophy.
• B)microcephalus.
• C)epilepsy.
• D)hydrocephalus.

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