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An infant who is developmentally delayed has a ventricular peritoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus. The nurse makes a postoperative home visit to assess the child's progress. During the visit, the mother tells the nurse, 'When the shunt is removed, the pressure in my baby's head will be gone.' Which response should the nurse provide?

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Rationale: The shunt is typically a permanent device that may need replacement as the child grows to manage fluid drainage. Other responses are incorrect or misleading about shunt management.

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