The nurse is assessing a newborn infant and notes that the infant's head is enlarged with prominent scalp veins visible. The nurse would correctly document this finding as which of the following?
1. Craniosynostosis
2. Hydrocephalus
3. Acromegaly
4. Fetal alcohol syndrome
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Rationale 1: Craniosynostosis is early closure of the sutures, which causes head elongation.
Rationale 2: Hydrocephalus is enlargement of the head caused by inadequate drainage of cerebrospinal fluid.
Rationale 3: Acromegaly is enlargement of the skull and cranial bones due to increased growth hormone, which would not be the cause in an infant. Acromegaly is usually found in adult clients.
Rationale 4: Fetal alcohol syndrome causes specific types of facial deformities such as a small head circumference, small widely spaced eyes, and a flat mid-facial area.
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