A New Mother Is Concerned Because the Anterior Fontanelle Swells

question 3

Multiple Choice

A new mother is concerned because the anterior fontanelle swells when the newborn cries. Explaining normal findings concerning the fontanelles, the nurse states which of the following?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

• A) The fontanelles can swell with crying.
• B) The fontanelles might be depressed.
• C) The fontanelles can pulsate with the heartbeat.
• D) The fontanelles might bulge.
• E) The fontanelles can swell when stool is passed.

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