The parent of an 18-month-old child is concerned because the child's legs are bowed.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "Your child will most likely require physical therapy."
B) "You should consider having your child seen by an orthopedic surgeon."
C) "This is a normal finding in children for 1 year after they begin walking."
D) "Your child is walking fine,so you don't need to worry."

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Bowing of the legs, or genu varum, is a common condition in toddlers and often corrects itself as the child grows and begins to walk more. It is considered a normal variation of growth for up to a year or so after a child starts walking.

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