The Nurse Notes the Presence of a Cephalohematoma on the Head

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes the presence of a cephalohematoma on the head of a newborn. What did the nurse use to make this clinical determination? Select all that apply.

• A) The head appears asymmetric.
• B) The mass overrides the suture line.
• C) The mass appears only on one side of the head.
• D) The mass appeared on the second day after birth.
• E) The mass appears larger when the newborn cries.

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