A female client at 14 years of age is identified with constitutional growth delay. The client tells a nurse, "I am not getting any taller! I am the same height I was last year!" In which manner does the nurse respond?

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Constitutional growth delay is a pattern where children grow at a normal rate but are smaller than their peers, often experiencing a later than average growth spurt. They typically reach full height by adulthood, making option C the correct response.

A Female Client at 14 Years of Age Is Identified