The Nurse Is Asked by the Parent of a Pediatric

Multiple Choice

The nurse is asked by the parent of a pediatric patient to explain the difference between growth and development. Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "Growth is physical while development relates to physical, emotional, and cognitive function."
B) "There is no difference between the two since they occur simultaneously."
C) "Development refers to musculoskeletal and nervous system abilities and growth is a change in height and weight."
D) "Both refer to an increase in abilities and functions of the child that occur sequentially over time."