A mother brings her 9-year-old daughter to the family practice clinic. She is worried because the daughter already has definite breast buds and is asking to wear a bra. What response by the nurse is best?
A.
"At what age did you develop breast buds or start menstruating?"
B.
"Does anyone in your family have a history of precocious development?"
C.
"The average age for breast budding is 9.8 years, so she is normal."
D.
"This is too early for breast buds; she may need endocrine studies."
ANS: C
The average age that breast budding begins is 9.8 years, so this child is normal. The other responses are not relevant for this situation.
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