问题
单项选择题
The nurse noticed that an 8-month-old child’s posterior fontanel is slightly open. Which of the following should the nurse do next
A. Check the child’s head circumference.
B. Question the mother about the child’s delivery.
C. Schedule an X-ray of the child’s head.
D. Document this as a normal findin
答案
参考答案：A
解析：The posterior fontanel usually closes by age 2 to 3 months. Therefore, the nurse should measure the head circumference to determine if the child’s head is larger than the established norms because hydrocephalus can cause separation of the cranium sutures.