A mother asks the nurse, When will I know my child has entered puberty? What will the nurse state based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty?
a. Your daughter will have her first period.
b. You'll recognize puberty by the mood swings.
c. The child becomes interested in the opposite sex.
d. Secondary sex characteristics, such as pubic hair, appear.
Question 2
The nurse has explained menstruation to a 13-year-old girl. What statement indicates the girl needs additional education?
a. Periods last about 5 days.
b. My cycle should get regular in 6 months.
c. I should expect heavy bleeding with clots.
d. Periods come about every 4 weeks.
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