During a well-baby checkup,the nurse notices that a 1-week-old infant's face looks small,compared with an enlarged cranium.On further examination,the nurse also notes dilated scalp veins and downcast,or "setting sun," eyes.What condition does the nurse suspect?

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Hydrocephalus occurs when cerebrospinal fluid drainage is obstructed,resulting in excessive accumulation,increasing intracranial pressure,and enlargement of the head.The face looks small compared with the enlarged cranium,and dilated scalp veins and downcast,or "setting sun," eyes are also present.

During a Well-Baby Checkup,the Nurse Notices That a 1-Week-Old Infant's