The pubescent girl exhibits many changes as a result of estrogen production. Her mother asks the nurse what secondary sexual characteristics to look for in her daughter. What is the best information for the nurse to provide to the mother about secondary sexual characteristics?
1 . Smaller stature
2 . Lower percentage of body fat tissue
3 . Wider hip structure
4 . Pubic and axillary hair
5 . Breast development
A) 1, 2, 3, 5
B) 1, 2, 4, 5
C) 1, 3, 4, 5
D) 2, 3, 4, 5
C
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Secondary sexual characteristics of the female include a smaller stature, higher percentage of body fat tissue, wider hip structure, pubic and axillary hair, and development of breasts.
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