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ATI Custom Pediatrics Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Neonate with anterior fontanel
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The nervous parent asks when the big 'soft spot' (anterior fontanel) will be closed. The nurse's most informative response would be
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The big soft spot is usually closed between 12 and 18 months of age. This is because the closure of the anterior fontanelle typically occurs around this time frame in a healthy infant's development. By 12 to 18 months, the skull bones have sufficiently grown and fused together, leading to the closure of the soft spot. This closure is an indicator of normal brain development and maturation.
Choice A is incorrect as the closure of the anterior fontanelle typically occurs later than the end of the second month.
Choice B is also incorrect as 24 months is typically too late for the closure of the big soft spot.
Choice D is incorrect as while there may be variations in the timing of closure, the general timeframe is still between 12 and 18 months for a healthy infant.
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