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The nurse is caring for an infant that has just returned from surgery for a VP shunt placement to treat hydrocephalus. The nurse knows to expect postoperative orders for which of the following?

A nurse is providing care to a 2-month-old infant and knows which of the following are signs of increased intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.

You are the nurse caring for a client who has been admitted to have a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placed. The nurse knows that which of the following statements most accurately explains how the shunt works?

The nurse caring for an infant admitted with lethargy and feeding trouble performs an assessment and notices the client has “sun setting eyes”. The nurse knows this is commonly associated with which of the following diagnoses?

The nurse is caring for an infant that has just returned from surgery for a VP shunt placement to treat hydrocephalus. The nurse knows to expect postoperative orders for which of the following?

Prior to the nurse discharging a 4-month-old client, who had a VP shunt placed, which of the following topics is most important to educate the parents about?