46. a newborns head circumference is 12 inche...
46. a newborns head circumference is 12 inches (30.5 cm) and his chest measurement is 13 inches(33 centimeters). the nurse notes that this infant has no molding, and it was a bridge presentation delivered by cesarean section. what action should the nurse take based on this data? a. no action needs to be taken, it is normal for an infant born by caesarean section to have a smallhead circumference. b. notify the pediatrician immediately. these signs support the possibility of hydrocephalus. c. call these findings to the attention of the pediatrician. the head/chest ratio is abnormal. d. record the findings on the chart. they are within normal limits.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Normally, a newborn's head circumference is larger than chest circumference. Here, the head circumference (30.5 cm) is less than the chest circumference (33 cm), which is an abnormal head/chest ratio. The nurse should call this to the pediatrician's attention.
# Answer:
C. Call these findings to the attention of the pediatrician. The head/chest ratio is abnormal.