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    Ati pn paediatrics nursing 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a 6-week-old infant who developed an uncomplicated cephalohematoma at birth. Which of the following locations should the nurse assess to determine if the infant's lesion has absorbed(You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below in the form of arrows. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. This area is over the cheek and facial soft tissue. Cephalohematomas do not occur here, as they are confined to the skull bones under the periosteum. B. This point is positioned over the parietal area of the skull, the typical site for cephalohematoma formation due to birth trauma. Cephalohematoma is a subperiosteal hemorrhage confined to the surface of the skull, most commonly over the parietal bone, and does not cross suture lines. Palpating this area helps determine whether the lesion has resolved or calcified. C. This region is the lower abdominal or pelvic area, which is not relevant for assessing cranial birth trauma like cephalohematoma.

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