A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has had a shunt inserted as treatment for hydrocephalus. The parents demonstrate understanding of the teaching when they make what statement?
A) "Having the shunt put in decreases his risk for developmental problems."
B) "If he doesn't get an infection in the first week, the risk is greatly reduced."
C) "He will need more surgeries to replace the shunt as he grows."
D) "The shunt will help to prevent any further complications from his disease."
Ans: C
Parents need to know that hydrocephalus is a chronic illness that requires lifelong follow-up and regular evaluations, including future surgeries as the child grows. The risk for infection is ever present, but is most common 1 to 2 months after shunt placement. The child with a shunt and hydrocephalus is at risk for potential growth and developmental disabilities as well as complications such as infection and malfunction of the shunt.
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