Insertion of shunt due to hydrocephalus

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The nurse cares for an infant immediately after insertion of a shunt due to hydrocephalus. Which of the following observations by the nurse should be reported to the physician immediately? The infant is lying flat in bed The infant's pupils are dilated The suture is pink Bowel sounds are heard in all quadrants Pupils dilated = IICP.

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