When Comparing the Anterior and Posterior Fontanelles of a Newborn

question 34

Multiple Choice

When comparing the anterior and posterior fontanelles of a newborn, the nurse knows that both are what?

• A) Both are approximately the same size.
• B) Both close within 12 months of birth.
• C) Both are used in labor to identify station.
• D) Both allow for assessing the status of the newborn after birth.

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