Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
The nurse reports to the physician signs of increased intracranial pressure in an infant with a myelomeningocele who has which of the following?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A high-pitched cry is a classic sign of increased intracranial pressure in infants, indicating neurological distress. Overflow voiding and a fontanel bulging only with crying are less specific.