In a Child with Hydrocephalus, the Primary Health-Care Provider Performs

question 9

Multiple Choice

In a child with hydrocephalus, the primary health-care provider performs surgical intervention and places an internal shunt. How will this intervention help to resolve the child's condition?

• A) By decreasing the intracranial pressure
• B) By preventing infection and further damage to the spinal cord
• C) By maintaining neurotransmitter levels in the brain
• D) By decreasing the blood flow to the cranium

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