HESI RN
RN HESI Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse knows that a shunt procedure is the therapy of choice in almost all cases of hydrocephalus. Which is the most common reason for revision of a child's ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
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Rationale: Malfunction of the valves is the most common reason for ventriculoperitoneal shunt revision, as valves can become blocked or stuck, leading to inadequate or excessive cerebrospinal fluid drainage.
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