A client expresses concern about their 2-year-old child's speech development. What action should the nurse take to assess the child's articulation?

A. Incorrect. Asking the child to recite the alphabet may assess their knowledge of letters, but it does not specifically evaluate articulation.

B. Incorrect. Observing the child's response to questions is important for assessing language comprehension, but it does not specifically target articulation.

C. Correct. Assessing articulation involves having the child repeat sounds, words, or sentences to evaluate their ability to form sounds and words correctly.

D. Incorrect. Using a tongue depressor to examine the mouth is not relevant to assessing articulation.

A. Incorrect. Genu varum (bowleggedness) is normal in infants, but it typically resolves as the child grows.

B. Incorrect. Kyphosis, an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine, may be normal to some degree, but it should not be excessive or cause discomfort.

C. Correct. Lordosis, or an inward curvature of the lumbar spine, is considered normal in children, particularly during early childhood. Genu varum (bowleggedness) is also normal in infants but typically resolves as they grow.

D. Incorrect. A perfectly straight spine alignment is not typically seen and may indicate an issue.