Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A nontender, protruding abdomen is normal in toddlers due to immature abdominal muscles. Head circumference equals or is less than chest circumference by age 2 (B is wrong). Fontanels close by 18 months (C is wrong). Deciduous teeth loss starts around age 6 (D is wrong).