When assessing a toddler, it is important to remember that:
1. Their heads are naturally larger than the rest of their body.
2. Their abdomens are usually slightly distended.
3. They have a lower fluid requirement.
4. They have small tongues in proportion to their airways.
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1. A toddler has a larger head, as this is a fast-growing structure during this time period.
2. A sign of distention should be evaluated in a toddler.
3. The fluid requirement actually remains the same or increases the more active the child becomes.
4. The tongues of toddlers are proportionate to their airway.
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