A mother asks the nurse when a soft spot on the baby's head will close. The best response by the nurse is which of the following responses?
a. "It will close in about a year."
b. "There are two soft spots called the anterior and posterior fontanels, which will close by the time the baby is about a year old."
c. "It will close in 6 months."
d. "The soft spot you are talking about will close by 12 to 18 months of age. Another soft spot will close by 2 months."
D
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A Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
B Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
C Incorrect. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
D Correct. There are two soft spots, posterior and anterior; the posterior closes in about 2 months; the anterior closes in 12-18 months.
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