While working in a public health clinic, the nurse assesses a child who is 3 years old. The nurse finds an open and wide anterior fontanel. The nurse is aware that an open anterior fontanel at this age most likely is:

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An open and wide anterior fontanel in a 3-year-old child is not normal and may indicate an underlying condition such as rickets, which is caused by vitamin D deficiency and affects bone development.

While Working in a Public Health Clinic, the Nurse Assesses