While palpating the fontanels of a 1-month-old infant, the nurse finds the posterior fontanel to be 2 to 3 cm. The nurse is aware that this finding occurs with which of the following conditions or disorders?

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A larger than normal posterior fontanel can be associated with congenital hypothyroidism, as this condition can lead to delayed closure of the fontanels.

While Palpating the Fontanels of a 1-Month-Old Infant, the Nurse