Author Question: A 13-year-old boy states, The girls in my class tower over me. What would be the nurse's most ... (Read 51 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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.

Question 2

A parent comments that her adolescent daughter seems to be daydreaming a lot. What does the nurse understand this behavior to indicate regarding their daughter?

a. She is bored.
b. She is not getting enough rest.
c. She is trying to block out stress and anxiety.
d. She is mentally preparing for real situations.

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Although the age for growth spurts during puberty varies, growth spurts occur 2 years earlier for girls than for boys.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Daydreaming allows adolescents to act out in their imaginations what will be said or done in certain situations. This helps them to prepare for and cope with interactions with others.