A 9-year-old boy has arrived for a health maintenance visit. Which milestone of physical growth should the nurse expect to observe?
a) Brain growth is complete and the shape of the head is longer.
b) Lymphatic tissue growth is complete providing greater resistance to infections.
c) All deciduous teeth are replaced by 32 permanent teeth.
d) Frontal sinuses are developed while tonsils have decreased in size.
Answer: Lymphatic tissue growth is complete providing greater resistance to infections.