The nurse is performing a physical assessment of a 10-year-old boy. The nurse notes that during last year's check-up, the child weighed 80 lb. According to average growth for this age group, what would be his expected current weight?

A. Areola and papilla separate from the contour of the breast: This is a normal finding in breast development and indicates Tanner stage 4 or higher, which is typical for adolescent girls. It does not necessarily indicate a developmental delay.

B. Absence of first menstrual perioD. Menarche, the first menstrual period, typically occurs between the ages of 9 and 15 in girls. Absence of menarche by the age of 15 or within 3 years after the onset of breast development (thelarche) may indicate a developmental delay or underlying medical condition that should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

C. Developed breast tissuE. Breast development, indicated by palpable breast tissue, is a normal part of female puberty and typically occurs before menarche. Developed breast tissue alone does not necessarily indicate a developmental delay.

D. Mature distribution and coarseness of pubic hair: Pubic hair development is also a part of female puberty and occurs before or around the time of menarche. While the distribution and coarseness of pubic hair can provide information about pubertal development, the absence of menarche is a more reliable indicator of a potential developmental delay.

A. “The preschooler is developing a conscience": This response acknowledges the ongoing development of morality in preschoolers. During the preschool years, children begin to

internalize rules and develop a sense of right and wrong, guided by their emerging conscience. They may start to show guilt or remorse when they do something wrong and may seek approval from adults.

B. "The preschooler's morals are his or her own, right or wrong": While preschoolers are

beginning to form their own sense of morality, it is not accurate to suggest that their morals are inherently right or wrong. Rather, they are in the process of learning and developing moral understanding.

C. "The preschooler sees morality as internal to self": This statement highlights the emerging understanding of morality as an internal guide for behavior. Preschoolers begin to recognize that certain actions are considered right or wrong, although their understanding may still be somewhat egocentric.

D. “The preschooler has no sense of right and wrong": This statement is incorrect. Preschoolers do start to develop a sense of right and wrong, although their understanding may be limited and influenced by their stage of cognitive and moral development.