The pediatric nurse teaches the parents of a 3-month-old baby the principles of growth and development that will occur in their child's lifetime. Which of the following statements accurately describes one of these principles?
A) Within each child, body systems develop at the same rate.
B) Growth refers to the ongoing process of adapting throughout the lifespan.
C) Growth and development begins in infancy and continues until the adult years.
D) Each child progresses through predictable stages within a predictable timeframe.
D
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