While palpating the fontanels of a 1-month-old infant, the nurse finds the posterior fontanel to be 2 to 3 cm. The nurse is aware that this finding occurs with which of the following conditions or disorders?
a. diabetes c. cerebral palsy
b. premature birth d. congenital hypothyroidism
D
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A Incorrect. A posterior fontanel greater than 1.5 cm in diameter is abnormal but does not occur with diabetes.
B Incorrect. A posterior fontanel greater than 1.5 cm in diameter is abnormal but does not occur with premature birth.
C Incorrect. A posterior fontanel greater than 1.5 cm in diameter is abnormal but does not occur with cerebral palsy.
D Correct. A posterior fontanel greater than 1.5 cm in diameter is abnormal and occurs with congenital hypothyroidism.
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