A parent asks the school nurse to explain there children usually feel growing pains. The nurse explains that the discomfort is usually in the:
a. toes, feet, and ankles c. hip and pelvis
b. knees, calves, and thigh d. fingers, wrists, and elbows
B
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A Incorrect: Growing pains are not typically experienced in the toes, feet, and ankles.
B Correct: The discomfort of growing pains is typically located in the knees, calves, and thighs.
C Incorrect: Growing pains are not typically experienced in the hip and pelvis.
D Incorrect: Growing pains are not typically experienced in the fingers, wrists, or elbows.
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