On examination of a 7-year-old boy, the nurse determines that he is at Tanner's stage 5 and:

a. Reports that the boy is developmentally delayed for his age.
b. Tells the parents that the boy is slightly more mature than his peers.
c. Records the boy's current stage of development as normal for his age.
d. Notes that the child may be experiencing precocious sexual development.


ANS: D

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