While assessing a 7-year-old female client, the primary health-care provider finds that the client has enlargement of the breasts, erection of the nipples, and development of pubic hair. Which hormonal levels can be found high in the client?

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The described symptoms suggest early onset of puberty, which is typically caused by hormonal changes. Elevated levels of both estrogen and gonadotropins may be found in such cases.

While Assessing a 7-Year-Old Female Client, the Primary Health-Care Provider