Which of the following is a correct developmental outcome for an infant? The infant's anterior fontanel (soft spot) typically fuses:
a. At about 8 weeks
b. At about 14 months
c. By 6 months of age
d. Before 1 year of age
B
The large soft spot on the top of the head, known as the anterior fontanel, typically fuses at about 12 to 18 months. The infant should be able to hold up his head by age 6 months. The posterior fontanel fuses at about 8 weeks of age.
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