During a musculoskeletal assessment of a 20-month-old toddler, the nur

During a musculoskeletal assessment of a 20-month-old toddler, the nurse expects to observe:

1. A swayback and outwardly turned feet
2. A spine that is flexed and lacking anteroposterior curves
3. Widened hips and fat deposits on the thighs and buttocks
4. A stance with moderately spaced foot placement and a slightly rounded abdomen

ANSWER

ANS: 1
The toddler’s posture is awkward because of the slight swayback and protruding abdomen. As the child walks, the legs and feet are usually far apart and the feet are slightly everted (turned outward).