A new mother is concerned about a mass on the newborn's head. The nurse assesses this to be a cephalohematoma based on which characteristics? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. The mass appeared on the second day after birth.
2. The mass appears larger when the newborn cries.
3. The head appears asymmetrical.
4. The mass appears on only one side of the head.
5. The mass overrides the suture line.
1, 4
Explanation: 1. A cephalohematoma is a collection of blood resulting from ruptured blood vessels between the surface of a cranial bone and the periosteal membrane. These areas emerge as defined hematomas between the first and second days.
4. Cephalohematomas can be unilateral or bilateral, but do not cross the suture lines.
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