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The nurse is doing a routine assessment on a 14-month-old infant and notes that the anterior fontanel is closed. This should be interpreted as:
 
  a. A normal finding.
  b. A questionable findingthe infant should be rechecked in 1 month.
  c. An abnormal findingindicates the need for immediate referral to a practitioner.
  d. An abnormal findingindicates the need for developmental assessment.
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6 years ago
ANS: A
Because the anterior fontanel normally closes between ages 12 and 18 months, this is a normal finding, and no further intervention is required.
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