Assessment of the infant's anterior fontanel is an important part of the physical examination. The nurse knows that dehydration can cause a __________ in the fontanel and __________ might increase the pressure in the fontanel
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: depression; crying
Fontanels should be assessed at least once per shift to make sure that they are open and flat with no bulging or depression.
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