A 10-year-old girl visits the clinic for a checkup before entering school. The child’s mother questions the nurse about what to expect of her daughter’s growth and development at this stage. Which response is most appropriate
A. "Her physical development will be rapid at this stage, and rapid development will continue from now on. "
B. "She’ll become more independent and won’t require parental supervision. "
C. "Don’t anticipate any changes at this stage in her growth and development. "
D. "Friends will be very important to her, and she’ll develop an interest in the opposite sex. "
