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    Ati nurs 243 paediatrics proctored exam
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    The nurse is assessing a 1-month-old infant with a new ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Which of the following signs and symptoms in this infant is concerning for increased intracranial pressure? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Vomiting can be a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). B. Poor feeding is a concerning symptom of increased ICP. C. A weak cry may indicate general illness but is not specifically indicative of increased ICP. D. Sunken fontanels suggest dehydration, not increased ICP. Bulging fontanels would be concerning for increased ICP. E. Irritability can be a sign of increased ICP in infants.

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