A ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedure is being rendered to a hydrocephallic child. Halfway through the procedure the child shows signs of irritability, changes in respirations, bulging fontanelle, and is vomiting. What do these signs indicate?

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These signs indicate increased intracranial pressure. Irritability, changes in respirations, bulging fontanelle, and vomiting are classic symptoms of increased pressure within the skull, which is a concern in hydrocephalus and during procedures to alleviate this condition.

A Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Procedure Is Being Rendered to a Hydrocephallic