A nurse is collecting data from a 5-month-old infant who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) resulting from hydrocephalus. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

A. "Lice can jump from one child to another." Lice do not jump or fly; they crawl from one person to another through direct contact or by sharing personal items like hats, combs, or bedding. This statement is incorrect.

B. "Washing your child's hair daily will prevent lice." Regular hair washing does not prevent lice infestations. Lice infest clean and dirty hair alike, and prevention involves avoiding direct head-to-head contact and sharing personal items.

C. "Lice do not survive away from the host." While lice need a human host to survive, they can live for up to 1-2 days away from the host on objects like bedding, hats, or brushes. This statement is not completely accurate.

D. "Encourage your child to avoid sharing hats with other children." This is correct advice to prevent the spread of lice. Sharing hats or other personal items can facilitate the transmission of lice from one child to another.

A. Remove the window and view the incision. Inspecting the incision through the cast window is important for monitoring for signs of infection or complications, but it is not the first priority. Ensuring the extremity has adequate circulation and function is critical initially.

B. Medicate the client for pain. Pain management is essential, especially postoperatively, but assessing the integrity and function of the affected extremity takes precedence to ensure there are no immediate complications like compromised circulation or nerve damage.

C. Perform neurovascular checks of the affected extremity. Performing neurovascular checks is the highest priority to ensure that circulation, sensation, and movement are intact. This helps identify any immediate issues with the cast or complications from surgery that could jeopardize the limb’s health.

D. Turn the client so the cast will dry on all sides. Ensuring the cast dries properly is important to maintain its integrity and effectiveness, but this action is secondary to assessing neurovascular status to prevent serious complications.