Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus? (Select all that apply.)
a. Early closed suture lines
b. Hyperreflexia
c. Irritable, poor feeding
d. Does not meet expected height and weight
e. Difficulty holding head up
f. Rapidly increasing head circumference
B, C, E, F
Signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus include enlarged head, difficulty holding head up, irrita-ble, lack of energy, and poor feeding. Rapidly increasing head circumference, tense, full, or bulging fontanel, increased tone, or hyperreflexia do not indicate hydrocephalus.
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