While palpating the outer layer of the cranial bones behind and above the ears, the nurse finds a softening of this area and has the sensation of pressing on a table-tennis ball then palpating the area. The nurse knows this finding is indicative of:

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Craniotabes is a condition where the skull bones are thin and soft, leading to a sensation similar to pressing on a table-tennis ball when palpated. This is typically found in newborns and is not indicative of trauma or disease.

While Palpating the Outer Layer of the Cranial Bones Behind