A Nurse Is Providing Teaching to the Parents of a Child

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who has had a shunt inserted as treatment for hydrocephalus. The parents demonstrate understanding of the teaching when they state which of the following?

A) "Having the shunt put in decreases his risk for developmental problems."
B) "If he doesn't get an infection in the first week, the risk is greatly reduced."
C) "He will need more surgeries to replace the shunt as he grows."
D) "The shunt will help to prevent any further complications from his disease."