The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is performing a well child exam on an 8-year-old girl and notes the presence of breast buds. What will the nurse practitioner include when initiating anticipatory guidance for this patient?

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Breast bud development is a normal part of female puberty, which typically begins between the ages of 8 and 13. Anticipatory guidance should include information about sexual maturity and menstrual periods, as well as proper breast care and support. Discussions about pregnancy, sexual orientation, and sexual relationships are not typically appropriate for an 8-year-old patient. Information about the human papillomavirus vaccine may be discussed if the patient has not yet received it, but it is not directly related to breast bud development.

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