A Nurse Is Caring for a Male Pediatric Client

A nurse is caring for a male pediatric client. The client's mother complains, "I'm being eaten out of house and home!" What does the nurse explain to the parent about growth spurts?

A) "Your child is going through puberty, so energy requirements are high."
B) "Your child is shorter than average, which means he likely has more muscle tissue."
C) "Your child is shorter than average, which means he expends more energy than others."
D) "Your child may be tested for parasites just to make sure it's a growth spurt."