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Hydrocephalus is usually the result of another problem within the skull. The symptoms of the underlying problem, coupled with the symptoms of hydrocephalus, can produce a wide variety of effects of varying intensity.

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Q: What is a nursing diagnosis for hydrocephalus?
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