An infant is diagnosed with noncommunicating hydrocephalus. An immediate concern for this patient is:
A) metabolic edema.
B) interstitial edema.
C) vasogenic edema.
D) ischemic edema.

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Noncommunicating hydrocephalus can cause an obstruction in the ventricular system of the brain, leading to an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid and increased pressure on brain tissue. This pressure can cause interstitial edema, which can be especially concerning in infants whose skulls have not fully fused and may not be able to accommodate the increased pressure. Metabolic, vasogenic, and ischemic edema are not typically associated with hydrocephalus.

An Infant Is Diagnosed with Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus