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the nurse is performing an admission assessment on a newborn infant with the diagnosis of subdural hematoma after a difficult vaginal delivery. which assessment technique assists to support the newborn's diagnosis?

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Answer:Diagnosis of Subdural Hemorrhages/Hematomas A CT (computed tomography) of the head is the best way to diagnose a subdural hemorrhage. Some babies have no symptoms, which is why it is crucial for the medical team to closely monitor all babies who had a traumatic birth and who are suspected of having this type of brain bleed.

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