While giving care to a newborn, the nurse observes a depressed anterior fontanelle. The nurse reports this to the health care provider immediately because it can be a sign of:
a. Infection
b. Dehydration
c. Shock
d. Brain hemorrhage
ANS: B
When the infant is quiet, the anterior fontanelle should be level with the cranial bones. A depressed fontanelle is often a late sign of dehydration.
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