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A nurse is assessing an infant who has hydrocephalus and is 6 hr postoperative following placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A.

Irritability when being held

B.

Heart rate 122/min

C.

Hypoactive bowel sounds

D.

Urine specific gravity 1.018

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Rationale: 

 

A. Irritability when being held may indicate increased intracranial pressure or complications related to the VP shunt placement and should be reported to the provider. 

 

B. A heart rate of 122/min is within the normal range for an infant and does not require reporting. 

 

C. Hypoactive bowel sounds may occur postoperatively, especially if the infant has not been fed or has been under anesthesia, and is not an immediate concern. 

 

D. A urine specific gravity of 1.018 is within normal limits for infants and does not indicate a need for reporting.


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