Asked by ItsYah BoyCj on May 25, 2024
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During examination of a toddler's extremities, the nurse notes that the child is bowlegged. What should the nurse recognize regarding this finding?
A) Abnormal and requires further investigation
B) Abnormal unless it occurs in conjunction with knock-knee
C) Normal if the condition is unilateral or asymmetric
D) Normal because the lower back and leg muscles are not yet well developed
Bowlegged
A condition where the legs curve outward at the knees while the feet and ankles touch, often seen in toddlers.
Toddler
A young child, typically between the ages of one and three years, who is learning to walk and engage in more complex activities.
Extremities
The limbs or appendages of the body, specifically arms, hands, legs, and feet.
- Distinguish normal physiological and developmental discrepancies in children.
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Emily MorganMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Lateral bowing of the tibia (bowlegged) is common in toddlers when they begin to walk. It usually persists until all their lower back and leg muscles are well developed. Further evaluation is needed if it persists beyond ages 2 to 3 years, especially in African-American children.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish normal physiological and developmental discrepancies in children.
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