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which fontanelle might indicate dehydration in an infant?
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mastoid fontanelle
anterior fontanelle
sphenoid fontanelle
occipital fontanelle
i dont know yet
Brief Explanations
The anterior fontanelle is the most commonly - observed fontanelle to assess for dehydration in infants. In dehydration, the anterior fontanelle may appear sunken due to the loss of body fluids and subsequent decrease in intracranial pressure.
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B. Anterior fontanelle