Which of the following findings is normal regarding assessment of the fontanels?
1. The nurse notes that the 2-week-old infant's fontanels are slightly pulsing.
2. The 2-year-old child's anterior fontanel remains unclosed.
3. The 1-month-old infant's posterior fontanel has closed.
4. The 10-month-old infant's anterior fontanel is shaped like a triangle.
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Rationale 1: The nurse may note that there are slight pulsations noted in the infant's fontanels.
Rationale 2: The anterior fontanel should be fully closed by 18 months of age.
Rationale 3: The posterior fontanel should close at approximately 2 months of age.
Rationale 4: The anterior fontanel should be shaped like a diamond. The posterior fontanel should be shaped like a triangle.
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