Which Action Should You Take If You Encounter a School-Age

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which action should you take if you encounter a school-age child with suspected precocious puberty?

• A) Inform the parents that this condition is serious and should be dealt with immediately
• B) Explain to the parents that the child should be seen by an endocrinologist to determine the cause of this condition
• C) Immediately draw blood work to identify the cause of this condition
• D) Explain to the child that this is a normal occurrence and not to worry

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Passive Smoking

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