In a child with hydrocephalus, the primary health-care provider performs surgical intervention and places an internal shunt. How will this intervention help to resolve the child's condition?

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The primary purpose of placing an internal shunt in a child with hydrocephalus is to decrease the intracranial pressure by diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to another part of the body where it can be absorbed into the bloodstream. This helps to relieve the symptoms of hydrocephalus and prevent further damage to the brain.

In a Child with Hydrocephalus, the Primary Health-Care Provider Performs