Parents of a son ask the nurse when they will know that their son has reached puberty. What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "Puberty occurs when the person becomes able to reproduce sexually."
B) "Puberty spans the ages between 11 and 20 years of age."
C) "A rapid growth spurt occurs during puberty."
D) "Emotional needs predominate the puberty period."
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Puberty is the period when a person becomes able to reproduce sexually. Adolescence is the developmental period between puberty and maturity. It spans the ages between 11 and 20 years, after which a person enters early adulthood. Rapid growth spurt marks adolescence, by the end of which individuals achieve adult height. Although tremendous physical growth occurs, emotional needs predominate during this period; adolescents spend much of their time searching for meaning in life and for a sense of identity.
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