The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parentteacher ...

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The nurse is preparing a presentation for a local parentteacher organization about the growth and development of school-age children. Which of the following would the nurse include?
 
  A) Boys mature much more quickly than girls of the same age during this time.
  B) From 6 to 12 years of age, children grow an average of 4 inches per year.
  C) The child's body size is in direct correlation with his or her maturity level.
  D) Secondary sex characteristics are often embarrassing for both sexes.

Question 2

While presenting a panel discussion to a group of parents about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in children, one of the parents asks the nurse, Why would my daughter be more at risk than my son? Which response by the nurse would be most
 
  accurate?
  A) Girls have a smaller bladder size than boys do.
  B) A girl's urethra is closer to the rectal opening.
  C) A girl's urethra is longer than a boy's urethra.
  D) Her kidneys are less well protected.

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B