When Performing a Physical Assessment on a Neonate, a Nurse

Multiple Choice

When performing a physical assessment on a neonate, a nurse notes a triangular-shaped soft area that is not yet fused together toward the back of the top of the head. The nurse should

A) Notify the health-care provider.
B) Assess the neonate's vital signs.
C) Document this as a normal assessment finding.
D) Document this as an abnormal assessment finding.