A Collection of Blood Between the Skull Bone and Its

question 13

Multiple Choice

A collection of blood between the skull bone and its periosteum is known as a cephalhematoma. To reassure the new parents whose infant develops such a soft bulge, it is important that the nurse be aware that this condition:

• A) May occur with spontaneous vaginal birth.
• B) Only happens as the result of a forceps or vacuum delivery.
• C) Is present immediately after birth.
• D) Will gradually absorb over the first few months of life.

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