The parents of a 4-year-old ask the nurse when their child will be able to differentiate right from wrong and develop morals. What would be the best response of the nurse?

A. “The preschooler is developing a conscience": This response acknowledges the ongoing development of morality in preschoolers. During the preschool years, children begin to

internalize rules and develop a sense of right and wrong, guided by their emerging conscience. They may start to show guilt or remorse when they do something wrong and may seek approval from adults.

B. "The preschooler's morals are his or her own, right or wrong": While preschoolers are

beginning to form their own sense of morality, it is not accurate to suggest that their morals are inherently right or wrong. Rather, they are in the process of learning and developing moral understanding.

C. "The preschooler sees morality as internal to self": This statement highlights the emerging understanding of morality as an internal guide for behavior. Preschoolers begin to recognize that certain actions are considered right or wrong, although their understanding may still be somewhat egocentric.

D. “The preschooler has no sense of right and wrong": This statement is incorrect. Preschoolers do start to develop a sense of right and wrong, although their understanding may be limited and influenced by their stage of cognitive and moral development.

A. Puberty might be delayed if scrotal changes have not occurred by the age of 11 years: This statement is accurate because the lack of scrotal changes by the age of 11 years may indicate delayed puberty, prompting further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

B. Growth spurts in height occur toward the end of midpuberty: Growth spurts in height typically occur during midpuberty, rather than toward the end, as adolescents experience a rapid increase

in skeletal growth.

C. Changes in the voice signal the beginning of puberty: While changes in the voice, such as voice cracking and deepening, are indeed part of puberty, they usually occur later in puberty, not necessarily at the beginning.

D. Gynecomastia commonly occurs during late puberty: Gynecomastia, the development of breast tissue in males, typically occurs during mid-puberty and may persist into late puberty but is not exclusive to that period.