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Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing an 11-year-old female, using the Tanner Staging of Puberty. Which of the following indicates preadolescent development of the breasts?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
This figure indicates elevation of the papilla, without breast buds, considered Stage 1 and typical of a preadolescent. Figure 1 shows stage 2, breast bud enlargement; there is elevation of the breast and the diameter of the areola has increased. Figure 2 shows stage 3, enlargement of the breast and areola. Figure 4 shows stage 4, in which there is projection of areola and papilla to form a secondary mound above the level of the breast