What nursing action will the nurse implement after feeding an infant with hydrocephalus quizlet?

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Which nursing interventions are appropriate for an infant with hydrocephalus?
What action does the nurse implement to protect newborns from infection while in the nursery?
What manifestations of increasing ICP in the hydrocephalic newborn should the nurse be aware of?
What clinical manifestations would suggest hydrocephalus in a neonate?

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Which nursing interventions are appropriate for an infant with hydrocephalus?

Nursing interventions for the newborn with hydrocephalus include:.

Preventing injury. ... .

Promoting skin integrity. ... .

Preventing infection. ... .

Promoting growth and development. ... .

Reducing family anxiety. ... .

Providing family teaching..

What action does the nurse implement to protect newborns from infection while in the nursery?

Important measures include (1) the reduction of bacterial colonization through appropriate care of the umbilical stump and skin of the patient; (2) handwashing before and after contact with a patient; (3) low nurse-to-patient ratios; (4) cohorting of newborn infants; (5) isolation and cohorting of infected babies; (6) ...

What manifestations of increasing ICP in the hydrocephalic newborn should the nurse be aware of?

The signs and symptoms manifested by the infants with HC are the results of increased ICP and resulting injury to the brain ( Table 2 ). Early manifestations include ( a) irri- tability or restlessness, ( b) lethargy, ( c) poor feeding, ( d) vomiting, and ( e) enlarged head.