A mother is concerned because the anterior fontanelle swells when the newborn cries.What would the nurse include in her teaching to a new mother about the normal findings concerning the fontanelles? Select all that apply.

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Swelling of the fontanelles when crying or passing stool is normal due to increased intracranial pressure. Pulsation with the heartbeat is also a normal finding.

A Mother Is Concerned Because the Anterior Fontanelle Swells When