During a well-child visit, the nurse identifies that an 18-month-old infant is bow legged. The nurse is aware that this assessment is:
a. common in children between the ages of 2 and 7 years.
b. a common variation until 1 year after walking begins.
c. a serious condition needing further evaluation.
d. an indication of neurological impairment.
B
Bow legs are a common occurrence in children until approximately 1 year after the child begins walking. They tend to correct as the child grows. Bow legs are not a common finding in children older than 30 months. Bow legs may need intervention but do not generally indicate serious abnormalities. Bow legs do not generally indicate a neurological impairment.
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