An infant is diagnosed with noncommunicating hydrocephalus.What is an immediate priority concern for this patient?
A) Metabolic edema
B) Interstitial edema
C) Vasogenic edema
D) Ischemic edema

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Noncommunicating hydrocephalus leads to increased intracranial pressure due to the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, causing interstitial edema as fluid leaks into the brain's interstitial spaces.

An Infant Is Diagnosed with Noncommunicating Hydrocephalus