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?

The epiphyseal lines of long bones close when signs of puberty occur

The epiphyseal lines of long bones close at about 18 to 20 years of age in males

Most male adolescents stop growing by age 17 years

Maximum height is typically achieved by age 14 years