Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse?
A) The posterior fontanel is open.
B) The infant has good head control when held upright.
C) The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back.
D) The anterior fontanel is open and soft.

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The posterior fontanel usually closes by the age of 2 months, so if it is open at 4 months, it would require further evaluation.

Which Assessment Finding for a 4-Month-Old Infant Would Require Further