A 9-Year-Old Girl Is in the Clinic for a Sport

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 9-year-old girl is in the clinic for a sport physical examination. After some initial shyness she finally asks, "Am I normal? I don't seem to need a bra yet, but I have some friends who do. What if I never get breasts?" Which response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to develop."
• B) "I know just how you feel, I was a late bloomer myself. Just be patient, and they will grow."
• C) "You will probably get your periods before you notice any significant growth in your breasts."
• D) "I understand that it is hard to feel different from your friends. Breasts usually develop between 8 and 10 years of age."

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