The pediatric nurse is assigned to work with a child who has craniosynostosis. The nurse will most expect to find which of the following during the initial contact and assessment?

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Craniosynostosis is a condition where one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone, thereby changing the growth pattern of the skull. This can lead to a noticeable skull deformity, which is a common finding in children with this condition.

The Pediatric Nurse Is Assigned to Work with a Child