A neonate is born with anencephaly. The prognosis for a neonate with this condition is:
1. A normal outcome.
2. A high risk for hydrocephaly.
3. Can be death.
4. Mental handicap.
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1. The neonate will not have a brain, thus this is not a normal outcome.
2. The child lacks brain tissue, and hydrocephaly is not common.
3. Death is inevitable for a neonate with anencephaly because of the lack of brain structure.
4. A child with anencephaly has a very short life span, and evaluation for mental handicap is not needed.
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