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A New Mother Is Worried About a "Soft Spot" on the Top

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A new mother is worried about a "soft spot" on the top of her newborn infant's head. The nurse informs her that this is a normal physical finding called the anterior fontanel. At what age will the nurse educate the mother that the soft spot will close?


A) 2 to 3 months of age
B) 6 to 9 months of age
C) 12 to 18 months of age
D) Approximately 2 years of age

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