Infants in whom cephalhematomas develop are at increased risk for:
A)Infection.
B)Jaundice.
C)Caput succedaneum.
D)Erythema toxicum.

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Cephalhematomas are characterized by bleeding between the bone and its covering,the periosteum.Because of the breakdown of the red blood cells within a hematoma,the infants are at greater risk for jaundice.Cephalhematomas do not increase the risk for infections.Caput is an edematous area on the head from pressure against the cervix.
Erythema toxicum is a benign rash of unknown cause that consists of blotchy red areas.

Infants in Whom Cephalhematomas Develop Are at Increased Risk For