An infant with hydrocephalus has characteristically:
A)shrunken ventricles.
B)bulging fontanels.
C)retarded head growth.
D)decreased production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).

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During the early weeks of life, the head begins to grow at an abnormal rate. Significant dilation of the ventricles may occur before an abnormal increase in head growth develops. The fontanels enlarge and become full and bulging. CSF production does not decrease.

An Infant with Hydrocephalus Has Characteristically