When a 2-week-old infant is seen for irritability,poor appetite,and rapid head growth with observable distended scalp veins,the nurse recognizes these signs as indicative of
A) Hydrocephalus
B) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
C) Cerebral palsy
D) Reye's syndrome

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The signs of irritability, poor appetite, and rapid head growth with observable distended scalp veins are consistent with hydrocephalus, which is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain causing increased intracranial pressure. Hydrocephalus is a medical emergency that requires prompt intervention to prevent brain damage and potential death. The other options (B, C, D) are less likely given the specific presenting symptoms provided.

When a 2-Week-Old Infant Is Seen for Irritability,poor Appetite,and Rapid