A nurse is assessing a 2-year-old toddler. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A) Palpable fontanels: By the age of 2, the anterior fontanel (soft spot on the top of the head) should have closed. Palpable fontanels are not expected in a 2-year-old toddler and could indicate a developmental issue. B) Head circumference exceeds chest circumference: In a 2-year-old, the head circumference typically equals or is slightly less than the chest circumference. This finding is more common in infants rather than toddlers. C) Natural loss of deciduous teeth: The natural loss of deciduous (baby) teeth usually begins around the age of 6 years. It is not expected in a 2-year-old toddler. D) Nontender, protruding abdomen: A nontender, protruding abdomen is a normal finding in toddlers due to their developing musculature and posture. This is a common and expected characteristic in children of this age group.