Fontanelles
Fontanelles ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a new mother how to care for her infant’s fontanelles.
Which of the following statements by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?
The fontanelles should be gently washed and dried when bathing the baby to prevent infection.
Signs of bulging or sunken fontanelles can indicate increased or decreased intracranial pressure, which requires medical attention.
The mother should avoid touching the fontanelles because they are very sensitive.
This statement indicates a need for further teaching because it is a misconception. The fontanelles are not sensitive and can be gently touched and washed without causing any harm to the infant.
The fontanelles usually close by 18 months of age, but some variation is normal.
The mother should avoid touching the fontanelles because they are very sensitive.
This statement indicates a need for further teaching because it is a misconception. The fontanelles are not sensitive and can be gently touched and washed without causing any harm to the infant.
Choice A is correct because the fontanelles should be gently washed and dried when bathing the baby to prevent infection.
Choice B is correct because signs of bulging or sunken fontanelles can indicate increased or decreased intracranial pressure, which requires medical attention.
Choice D is correct because the fontanelles usually close by 18 months of age, but some variation is normal.