You have been called for a 2-week-old male whose mother feels as though he is "sick." When assessing the patient and obtaining a history from the mother, which of the following would be most concerning?

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The fontanelles being lower than the level of the skull could indicate increased intracranial pressure, which is a medical emergency. A newborn may lose some weight in the first few days after birth, so option A is not necessarily concerning. Option C indicates a normal feeding schedule for a newborn. Option D is also common in newborns and not necessarily concerning.

You Have Been Called for a 2-Week-Old Male Whose Mother