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Assessment of the infant's anterior fontanel is an important part of the physical examination. The nurse knows that dehydration can cause a ________ in the fontanel and _________ might increase the pressure in the fontanel.
 
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As the perinatal nurse performs an assessment of the infant's head, ears, eyes, nose, and throat, the ears are noted to be low set. This clinical finding would require follow-up due to the potential for _______________.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

depression; crying

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chromosomal abnormalities


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