During assessment of the infant's head, the nurse notes that when the child cries, the fontanels bulge slightly. The nurse will:
a. Note in the record that the child is microcephalic.
b. Assess the fontanels again when the child is not crying.
c. Check the child for signs of malnutrition and dehydration.
d. Use the transillumination technique for further assessment of the skull.
ANS: B
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