When Noting a Bulging Fontanel with Marked Pulsations in a 6-Month-Old

question 12

Multiple Choice

When noting a bulging fontanel with marked pulsations in a 6-month-old, you suspect:

• A) normal development.
• B) congenital anomaly.
• C) increased intracranial pressure.
• D) fever response to a viral infection.

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