A Depressed Anterior Fontanel Indicates to the Paramedic That the Infant

question 17

Multiple Choice

A depressed anterior fontanel indicates to the Paramedic that the infant is likely ____.

• A) hypoxic
• B) hypothermic
• C) decompressing
• D) dehydrated

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