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A newborn's head circumference is 12inches and his chest measurement is 13 inches. The nurse notes that this infant has no molding, and was a breech presentation delivered by Cesarean section. What action should the nurse take based on these data? A. No action need be taken. It is normal for an infant born by Cesarean section to have a small head circumference. B. Notify the pediatrician immediately. These findings 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.
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