ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5

ATI LPN Paediatrics nursing exam 5 ( 36 Questions)

A nurse is collecting data from an 8-month-old infant who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?



Correct Answer: C

A. Insomnia: Infants with increased ICP are more likely to be lethargic than to have insomnia.

 

B. Positive Babinski reflex: A positive Babinski reflex is normal in infants under 2 years and does not indicate ICP.

 

C. Bulging fontanel: A bulging fontanel is a classic sign of increased ICP due to the accumulation of fluid or swelling inside the skull.

 

D. Low-pitched cry: Infants with ICP typically have a high-pitched cry, not a low-pitched one.




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