The new mother is distressed and tearful about the elevated dome over her baby's posterior fontanelle. The nurse's best response is, "This condition will resolve itself in a few days. It is caused by:
A) Prolonged pressure against the partially dilated cervix."
B) Small leak of fluid through the posterior fontanel."
C) Pressure of the forceps during delivery."
D) The effect of the vacuum extractor."
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