During assessment of an infant, the nurse notes that when the infant cries, the fontanelles bulge slightly. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse at this time?
a. Note in the record that the child is microcephalic.
b. Assess the fontanelles again when the child is not crying.
c. Check the child for signs of malnutrition and dehydration.
d. Use transillumination for further assessment of the skull.
ANS: B
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