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NguyenJ

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Which of the following best describes precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl?
 
  a. breast development before 7 years of age for Caucasian girls and before 6 years for African-American girls
  b. starting menses at age 9 for Caucasian girls and at age 8 for African-American girls
  c. dating before age 12 for both Caucasian and African-American girls
  d. wearing makeup and dressing in a sexually provocative way for both girls

Question 2

The caregivers ask what activities are appropriate for preschoolers. The nurse will recommend which of the following activities?
 
  a. cross-country skiing c. T-ball, karate, and gymnastics
  b. volleyball d. football and baseball



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is best described by breast development before 7 years of age for Caucasian girls and before 6 years for African-American girls.
B Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by the age they start their menses.
C Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by the age they start dating.
D Incorrect. Precocious puberty in a Caucasian girl and an African-American girl is not best described by wearing makeup and dressing in a sexually provocative way for both girls.

Answer to Question 2

C

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A Incorrect. Cross-country skiing is not an appropriate activity for preschoolers.
B Incorrect. Volleyball is not an appropriate activity for preschoolers.
C Correct. T-ball, karate, and gymnastics are age-appropriate activities for preschoolers.
D Incorrect. Football and baseball are not appropriate activities for preschoolers.



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