A mother asks the nurse when a soft spot on the baby's head will close. The best response by the nurse is which of the following responses?
A) "It will close in about a year."
B) "There are two soft spots called the anterior and posterior fontanels, which will close by the time the baby is about a year old."
C) "It will close in 6 months."
D) "The soft spot you are talking about will close by 12 to 18 months of age. Another soft spot will close by 2 months."
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