Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
1-day-old newborn, indented anterior fontanelleThe nurse notices while holding him upright that a 1-day-old newborn has a significantly indented anterior fontanelle. She immediately brings it to the attention of the physician. What does this finding most likely indicate?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An indented anterior fontanelle most likely indicates dehydration, as fluid loss causes the fontanelle to sink.