Which finding should the nurse identify as expected?

The correct answer is A: Weak femoral pulses. In pediatric patients, weak femoral pulses are expected due to the normal physiological differences in vascular resistance between upper and lower extremities. This is known as the "femoral pulse lag." Bounding pulses in the lower extremities (choice B) would be abnormal and could indicate a vascular disorder. Cyanosis of the hands and feet (choice C) suggests poor perfusion and oxygenation, which is concerning. Frequent episodes of bradycardia (choice D) could indicate cardiac issues and are not expected in a healthy pediatric patient.