A very concerned 14-year-old boy presents to the clinic because of an enlargement of his left breast
Except for the breast enlargement,the rest of the history and physical was reported as normal. The most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement next would be to inform the child that
1. a pediatric endocrine consult isbeing arranged.
2. the health practitioner is arranging asurgical consult for their son.
3. this is a normal finding in adolescentmales and that the breast tissue generally regresses by the time of full sexual maturity.
4. his condition is related to a high fatdiet and that limiting fat intake usually will resolve the enlargement over a period of a couple of months.
Answer:3
Rationale:Gynecomastia,or breast enlargement,is a normal finding in adolescent males,is not related to diet or endocrine abnormalities,and does not require surgery.
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