15. A 5-month-old infant is admitted with hydrocephalus. The infant has a markedly increasing head circumference and a bulging fontanelle. What is the technical nursing priority in monitoring this infant?

  • Assessing abdominal girth.
  • Monitoring for signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), such as changes in level of consciousness, vital signs, and pupil reactivity.
  • Checking blood glucose levels frequently.
  • Encouraging prone positioning.
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