ATI RN
ATI Nur223g Pediatrics Sect 2 Final Exam Questions
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A newborn who has hydrocephalus.
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A nurse is caring for a newborn who has hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Dilated scalp veins. In hydrocephalus, there is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure. This can cause dilation of scalp veins due to venous congestion. Over-riding suture lines (
B) and a backward sloping appearance of the forehead (
C) are not specific manifestations of hydrocephalus. Hypertension (
D) is not typically associated with hydrocephalus in newborns.
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