A nurse is assessing a 10-month-old baby's anterior fontanel and finds it slightly depressed; the fontanel measures 2 inches (5.08 cm) .What conclusion and action are most appropriate?
A) Delayed closing; alert health-care provider.
B) Fontanel is closing; document findings.
C) Large for age; assess for Down's syndrome.
D) Sign of dehydration; assess fluid status.
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