During a well-child visit, the nurse identifies that an 18-month-old infant is bowlegged. She is aware that this assessment is
a. Common in children with nutritional deficiencies
b. Common in infants and toddlers
c. A serious condition needing further evaluation
d. An indication of neurologic impairment
B
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A Bowlegs are not usually associated with nutritional deficiencies.
B Bowlegs are common in infants and toddlers.
C Bowlegs may need intervention but do not generally indicate serious
abnormalities.
D Bowlegs do not generally indicate a neurologic impairment.
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