The patient with metabolic acidosis is determined to have an anion gap of 11 mmol/L. The nurse advocates for which additional lab test?
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The nurse assessing the skull of the 6-month-old infant notes the sutures are approximated and cannot appreciate either the anterior or posterior fontanelle. Further investigation and intervention is warranted to prevent complications of which condition?
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