The mother of a 1-month-old neonate brings the child to the clinic with concerns that the child’s head seems large. The nurse measures the occipitofrontal circumference (OFC) and notes a 4 cm increase in the OFC since birth. When reporting this information to the provider, the nurse requests which test?

Head ultrasound. A head ultrasound is the test used to diagnose hydrocephalus in the infant. It is easy to perform, painless, and safe. A skull radiograph may be of some use, but an ultrasound is more accurate. A lumbar puncture is not the test of choice when the concern is hydrocephalus. A brain MRI may be necessary if indicated by the head ultrasound, but it isn’t the first test to be performed for this child.

The mother of a 1-month-old neonate brings the child to the clini...

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Difficulty: 7

Topics: Communication & Documentation Neonatal Care Neurology Growth & Development Health Promotion HEENT Intracranial Regulation Pediatrics Radiology

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