The nurse is assessing the Tanner stage in an adolescent female.The nurse recognizes that the stages are based on which?

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In females,the Tanner stages describe pubertal development based on breast size and the shape and distribution of pubic hair.The stages of vaginal changes,progression of menstrual cycles to regularity,and the development of fat deposits occur during puberty but are not used for the Tanner stages.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Tanner Stage in an Adolescent