The Nurse Palpates the Anterior Fontanelle of a 2-Month-Old Client

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse palpates the anterior fontanelle of a 2-month-old client and finds that it is larger than when assessed at birth.How should the nurse interpret this finding?

• A)Recognize this as a normal finding
• B)Report this finding to the physician
• C)Check the fontanelle again the next day
• D)Watch for signs of increased intracranial pressure

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