The nurse caring for the child who has had a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP) for hydrocephalus observes an increasing abdominal girth.The most appropriate response would be to:
A) elevate the child's head.
B) check bowel sounds.
C) record retention of feeding.
D) notify charge nurse of possible malabsorption.
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