A 13-year-old girl tells the nurse she is concerned because she has not had her first menstrual period.What is the best initial response from the nurse?

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Puberty is easily recognized in girls by the onset of menstruation.The first menstrual period is called the menarche.It commonly occurs about age 12 or 13 years,but this varies.It may occur as early as age 10 years or as late as age 15 years.

A 13-Year-Old Girl Tells the Nurse She Is Concerned Because