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The Nurse Is Preparing Teaching for the Parents of a Newborn

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The nurse is preparing teaching for the parents of a newborn with a newly placed ventriculoperitoneal shunt. What should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)


A) Restrict the intake of fruit, vegetables, and fluid.
B) Expect to have the shunt replaced as the child grows.
C) Examine the site every day for signs of swelling or redness.
D) Notify the health care provider if the child develops a fever.
E) Observe the child for signs of increased intracranial pressure.

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