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An adult has hydrocephalus. when the patient asks the nurse what caused this, how should the nurse respond? Hydrocephalus in adults is most often caused by?

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The nurse should respond that the patient excess fluid in the ventricles

Hydrocephalus in adults is mostly caused by bleeding of the  brain.

What is hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus is simply the buildup of fluid in the cavities (ventricles) deep within the brain. The excess fluid increases the size of the ventricles and puts pressure on the brain.

Symptoms of hydrocephalus;

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sleepiness or sluggishness (lethargy)
  • Irritability
  • Poor eating
  • Seizures

The possible causes of hydrocephalus in adults are bleeding of the brain, stroke and trauma.

Hence, hydrocephalus in adults is mostly caused by bleeding of the  brain.

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