Parents ask the nurse how they will know when their daughter has reached puberty. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "By age 14, many girls have the physical appearance of a young woman."
B) "A noticeable growth spurt usually begins for girls between the ages of 10 and 14."
C) "Increased glandular activity causes an increase in sweat."
D) "Your daughter will display significant mood swings."
A
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By age 14, many girls have the physical appearance of young women. Few grow in height after age 14 . Breasts and other secondary sex characteristics are those of an adult. A rapid growth spurt marks adolescence, not puberty, by the end of which individuals achieve adult height. Hormonal changes control growth and many other physical aspects. Increased glandular activity causes an increase in sweat and contributes to the development of body odors. Mood swings occur during adolescence, not puberty, as teenagers are pulling away from childhood in a quest for self-reliance.
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