The nurse is assessing a newborn and notes an enlarged head with prominent scalp veins visible. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse suspect?

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Enlarged head with prominent scalp veins visible is a typical sign of hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is a condition that occurs when there is an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain, resulting in increased pressure inside the skull and an enlarged head.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn and Notes an Enlarged