The nurse is assessing the Tanner stage in an adolescent female. The nurse recognizes that the stages are based on which?
a. The stages of vaginal changes
b. The progression of menstrual cycles to regularity
c. Breast size and the shape and distribution of pubic hair
d. The development of fat deposits around the hips and buttocks
ANS: C
In females, the Tanner stages describe pubertal development based on breast size and the shape and distribution of pubic hair. The stages of vaginal changes, progression of menstrual cycles to regularity, and the development of fat deposits occur during puberty but are not used for the Tanner stages.
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ANS:
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