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