The pediatric nurse is aware of the maturation of organ systems in the school-age child. Which of the following accurately describe these changes? Select all answers that apply.

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- B) During the school-age years, children's respiratory rates decrease, and their breathing patterns shift from abdominal to diaphragmatic, reflecting the maturation of the respiratory system.- C) As children grow, their blood pressure generally increases and their pulse rate decreases due to the development and strengthening of the cardiovascular system. The heart's growth rate may slow, but it continues to develop and adapt to the body's increasing demands.- E) Bladder capacity increases with age, which is a normal part of growth and development. There is variability among children, and differences between genders, such as girls generally having a greater bladder capacity than boys, are observed.- F) Prepubescence is the phase immediately before puberty begins, marked by the initial development of secondary sexual characteristics. This period typically spans the 2 years leading up to puberty.

The Pediatric Nurse Is Aware of the Maturation of Organ