cephalhematoma

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An assessment of a newborn includes the differentiation between cephalhematoma and caput succedaneum. When making this assessment, the nurse identifies that the newborn with caput succedaneum has scalp edema that:

  1. Does not cross the suture line
  2. Increases within 24 hours
  3. Is tender in the surrounding area 
  4. Crosses the suture line
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