On assessment of an infant's abdomen, the nurse notes which finding as normal?

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Diastasis swelling and a gap between the rectus muscles may be noted as an expect finding during crying. The spleen is generally not palpable, although the tip may be felt in the left upper quadrant (far left costal margin). Inspecting the abdomen of a healthy infant finds a symmetric, soft, and round abdomen with a slight protrusion. The edge of the infant's liver should be 1 to 2 cm below the right rib cage (costal margin).

On Assessment of an Infant's Abdomen, the Nurse Notes Which