An 8-year-old female child has been diagnosed with precocious puberty. When teaching the parents about this diagnosis, what should the nurse include as a priority?
A) "The child will be unable to have children.".
B) "The child will need psychological counseling.".
C) "The child is physically able to become pregnant.".
D) "The child will not need medication to suppress further development.".
C
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Children who develop precociously are fully fertile and are able to conceive. Psychological counseling is not usually necessary for this disorder. The child will be able to have children. Medication is used to suppress further development and to ensure that the long bones do not fuse early.
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