The Adolescent

A 13-year-old boy states, 'The girls in my class tower over me.' What would be the nurse's most informative response?

A. It may seem that way because girls have a growth spurt 2 years earlier than boys.

B. Perhaps your parents are not exceptionally tall.

C. Boys usually experience a growth spurt 1 year earlier than girls.

D. You may feel short, but you are actually average height for your age.

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