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Question 1 of 5 :

A nurse is assessing a newborn’s fontanelles.

Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A The anterior fontanelle is diamond-shaped and 2 cm wide.

B The posterior fontanelle is triangular and 0.5 cm wide.

C The anterior fontanelle is bulging and tense when the newborn cries.

D The posterior fontanelle is closed and not palpable.

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