During a physical assessment, a 15-year-old male expresses concern about being short in height. When responding to the client, the nurse would incorporate an understanding of which information about growth?

Rationale: A. Epiphyseal lines close after puberty is completed, not just at the onset of puberty. B. In males, the epiphyseal growth plates typically close around 18 to 20 years of age, allowing continued growth until then. C. Most males continue growing beyond age 17 until the growth plates close. D. Maximum height is usually not achieved as early as 14 years in males; growth often continues into late adolescence.