Asked by Kiley Ardison on Jun 09, 2024
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A school nurse is teaching a group of preadolescent boys about puberty. By which age should concerns about pubertal delay be considered?
A) 12 years
B) 13 years
C) 14 years
D) 15 years
Pubertal Delay
A condition characterized by a delayed onset of puberty, marked by the absence of developmental changes at the expected age.
Preadolescent Boys
Refers to male children who are in the developmental stage immediately preceding adolescence, typically between the ages of 9 and 12 years old.
Age
The length of time that a person or organism has been alive or a thing has existed.
- Describe the physiological transformations that occur in both males and females during puberty.
Verified Answer
MZ
Maria ZavalaJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Concerns about pubertal delay should be considered for boys who exhibit no enlargement of the testes or scrotal changes from 13½ to 14 years. Ages 12 to 13½ years is too young for initial concern.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the physiological transformations that occur in both males and females during puberty.