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    Ati nsg234 paediatrics nursing proctored exam

    A nurse is assessing an infant following a motor vehicle crash. Which of the following findings indicate increased intracranial pressure in an Infant?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Increased somnolence or lethargy is a common sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants. B. Increased heart rate may initially occur but can later slow down as intracranial pressure rises, leading to bradycardia. C. Depressed fontanels are indicative of dehydration, not increased intracranial pressure. Bulging fontanels are more indicative of increased intracranial pressure. D. Brisk pupillary reaction to light is normal; a sluggish or absent reaction could indicate increased intracranial pressure.

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