An Infant Is Brought to the Emergency Department by Parents

Multiple Choice

An infant is brought to the emergency department by parents who report that the baby's fontanels seem to be bulging outward. What action by the healthcare provider is most appropriate?

A) Assess the baby for recent trauma to the head.
B) Measure the head circumference and plot it on a growth chart.
C) Prepare the baby for a lumbar puncture and blood cultures.
D) Determine how much fluid the baby had in the last 24 hours.