A new mother is concerned about a mass on the newborn's head. The nurse assesses this to be a cephalhematoma. Which of the following characteristics would indicate a cephalhematoma? Select all that apply.

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A cephalhematoma is a collection of blood between the skull and periosteum that does not cross suture lines, typically appearing on one side of the head (A) and often becomes noticeable a day or two after birth (B).

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