A nurse is caring for a toddler who is 24 months of age during a well-child clinic visit. Which of the following is an expected finding?

Choice A reason: Ocular strabismus (crossed eyes) is not expected at 24 months. By this age, ocular alignment should be normal. Persistent strabismus beyond 6 months of age requires evaluation for possible vision problems. Choice B reason: Slightly bowed legs are expected in toddlers due to normal physiologic development. This finding is common as children transition from crawling to walking and usually resolves by age 3 to 4 years. It is considered a normal variation at 24 months. Choice C reason: Toddlers at 24 months should demonstrate an abdominal breathing pattern, not thoracic. Thoracic breathing is more characteristic of older children and adults. Therefore, this finding would not be expected. Choice D reason: The anterior fontanelle typically closes between 12 and 18 months. At 24 months, it should already be closed. An anterior fontanelle less than 1 cm at this age would be abnormal and suggest delayed closure.