A Mother Asks the Nurse,"When Will I Know My Child

question 13

Multiple Choice

A mother asks the nurse,"When will I know my child has entered puberty?" Based on an understanding of changes associated with puberty,the nurse states:

• A) "When your daughter has 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. "

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