A new mother is concerned because the anterior fontanelle swells when the newborn cries. Explaining normal findings concerning the fontanelles, the nurse states that:
A) The fontanelles can swell with crying.
B) The fontanelles might be depressed.
C) The fontanelles can pulsate with the heartbeat.
D) The fontanelles might bulge.
E) The fontanelles can swell when stool is passed.
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