A new mother is concerned because the anterior fontanelle swells when the newborn cries. Explaining normal findings concerning the fontanelles, the nurse states which of the following?
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The anterior fontanelle can swell with crying or when the baby is passing stool due to increased intracranial pressure during these activities. It is also normal for the fontanelles to pulsate with the heartbeat, reflecting the normal pulsation of the brain with the cardiac cycle. Bulging or depressed fontanelles can indicate abnormal conditions such as increased intracranial pressure or dehydration, respectively, and are not considered normal findings.

A New Mother Is Concerned Because the Anterior Fontanelle Swells