The nurse is assessing the 1-month-old infant's fontanels and notes they are sunken. Based on this data, which conclusion is most appropriate?
1. Infection.
2. Thyroid disease.
3. Dehydration.
4. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Correct Answer: 3
Sunken or depressed fontanels in an infant can indicate dehydration. Infection would result in bulging fontanels. Thyroid disease would not necessarily alter the state of the fontanels. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome results in specific facial malformations.
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