A 3-year-old child is admitted with a diagnosis of possible noncommunicating hydrocephalus. What is the first symptom that indicates increased intracranial pressure?

The correct answer is C. Headache. (A) Bulging fontanelles are a symptom of increased intracranial pressure in infants. (B) Seizure is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure. (C) Headache is a very early symptom of increased intracranial pressure in the child. (D) Ataxia is a late sign of increased…

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ABulging fontanelles
BSeizure
CHeadache
DAtaxia

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A
9% (3)
B
15% (5)
C
71% (24)
D
6% (2)

Explanation

(A) Bulging fontanelles are a symptom of increased intracranial pressure in infants. (B) Seizure is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure. (C) Headache is a very early symptom of increased intracranial pressure in the child. (D) Ataxia is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure.

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#increased intracranial pressure#hydrocephalus#neurological assessment#pediatric neurology

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