Question

While performing a newborn assessment after a vaginal birth, a student nurse observes a swelling on one side of the top of the head that does not cross the suture line. the student nurse has identified what clinical manifestation?

Answer 1

The student nurse has identified the clinical manifestation known as cephalhematoma. This occurs when a newborn's head is swelling in an area that does not cross over to the suture line. The cause of this is when the newborn's head becomes pressed inside the pelvis when the birth is occurring.