A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of an adolescent about expected development.
Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse instruct the parents to expect the adolescent to achieve?

Choice A rationale

Capillary refill less than 2 seconds is a normal finding and suggests adequate perfusion. It is not indicative of a priority concern in this context.

Choice B rationale

Tingling in the right foot can indicate nerve damage or compromised circulation, which is critical to address in a patient with a fracture. This symptom could suggest complications like compartment syndrome, requiring immediate medical attention.

Choice C rationale

Respiratory rate of 24/min is slightly elevated but not directly related to the fracture's immediate complications. It requires monitoring but is not the priority.

Choice D rationale

A 2+ right pedal pulse indicates a normal pulse and adequate circulation in the foot. While important, it does not represent an immediate concern in this context.

Choice A rationale

Infants typically do not double their birth weight by 2-3 months. This milestone is more commonly reached slightly later in infancy.

Choice B rationale

By 5-6 months, many infants double their birth weight, indicating healthy growth and development. This timeline aligns with common pediatric growth patterns.

Choice C rationale

While growth continues at a steady pace, most infants have already doubled their birth weight before reaching 9 months. This age generally marks further physical and developmental milestones.

Choice D rationale

By 12 months, infants have typically more than doubled their birth weight. This age is associated with continued growth, development, and new milestones.