A nurse in a provider’s office is assessing the motor skill development of a 15-month-old toddler during a well-child visit. Which of the following gross motor skills should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

Older adults experience a decrease in subcutaneous tissue, particularly in extremities, due to age-related fat redistribution, making the skin thinner and more susceptible to injury.

Choice B rationale

Decrease in pigmentation is common in older adults as melanin production declines. This leads to lighter skin tone and the development of hypopigmented areas, often referred to as age spots.

Choice C rationale

Skin moisture levels typically decrease in older adults due to diminished sebaceous gland activity, leading to dryness rather than increased hydration or moisture retention.

Choice D rationale

Decreased elasticity is a hallmark of aging skin, caused by the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in sagging and an increased tendency for wrinkles.

Choice A rationale

Dryness is not indicative of IV infiltration as this condition involves fluid leakage into surrounding tissue, typically leading to swelling, tenderness, or other abnormal signs at the site.

Choice B rationale

Edema is a common manifestation of IV infiltration caused by fluid leaking into interstitial spaces, leading to visible and palpable swelling, which may impair IV medication delivery and compromise tissue integrity.

Choice C rationale

Erythema often indicates inflammation or phlebitis, not infiltration, as infiltration usually causes pale, cool skin due to fluid collection in surrounding tissues rather than vascular irritation.

Choice D rationale

A distended vein is associated with venous congestion or occlusion rather than infiltration. Infiltration involves fluid leakage, leading to swelling and pallor, not vein distension or increased visibility.