A mother and daughter are at the well-child clinic for the daughter's yearly checkup. The daughter is concerned because she is of shorter stature than most of her friends. She asks the nurse if she will continue to grow like her friends
A question the nurse should ask the girl to identify if growth will continue is: 1. "What was the date of your last menstrual cycle?"
2. "At what age did you start menarche?"
3. "What is the height of your mother?"
4. "What type of food do you like to eat in a 24-hour period?"
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1. The date of the last menstrual cycle does not indicate the growth rate for the teen.
2. From the onset of the first menarche to the stopping of growth is 18 to 24 months.
3. Genetics can be part of the height, but it needs to be evaluated from both parents.
4. Nutrition is important, but not the main indication for the final height.
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