While obtaining a health history from a male adolescent during a good check-up, the nurse assesses his sexual behavior and risk for sexually transmitted infections. Based on the information, the nurse plans to teach the adolescent about using a condom. What statement would the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Choice A: Growth spurt is not the correct answer because it is not the first event that occurs in female puberty. The growth spurt is a period of rapid increase in height and weight that usually occurs between 10 and 14 years of age in girls. It is influenced by various factors such as genetics, nutrition, and hormones. Growth spurt usually follows the development of breast buds and pubic hair by about 6 to 12 months.

Choice B: Evidence of pubic hair is not the correct answer because it is not the first event that occurs in female puberty. Evidence of pubic hair is the appearance of coarse, curly, and pigmented hair on the pubic area and around the genitals. It usually occurs between 8 and 13 years of age in girls. It is caused by the increased production of androgens (male hormones) by the adrenal glands and ovaries. Evidence of pubic hair usually follows the development of breast buds by about 3 to 6 months.

Choice C: Onset of menses is not the correct answer because it is not the first event that occurs in female puberty. The onset of menses is the beginning of menstrual cycles, which are regular changes in the female reproductive system that prepare the body for pregnancy. It usually occurs between 10 and 15 years of age in girls. It is caused by the maturation of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, ovaries, and uterus, which regulate the levels of estrogen and progesterone (female hormones). The onset of menses usually follows the development of breast buds and pubic hair by about 2 to 3 years.

Choice D: Development of breast buds is the correct answer because it is the first event that occurs in female puberty. Development of breast buds is the enlargement and elevation of the nipples and areolas (dark circles around the nipples), which indicate the beginning of breast growth. It usually occurs between 8 and 12 years of age in girls. It is caused by the increased production of estrogen (female hormone) by the ovaries, which stimulates the growth of ducts (tubes) and lobules (glands) in the breast tissue. The development of breast buds is also called thelarche or breast stage 2.

Choice A: "Store your condoms in your wallet so they are ready for use." This statement is not correct and should not be included in the teaching plan. Storing condoms in a wallet can damage them by exposing them to heat, friction, or puncture. Damaged condoms can break or leak during sexual activity and increase the risk of STIs or pregnancy.

Choice B: "Use petroleum jelly with a latex condom for extra lubrication." This statement is not correct and should not be included in the teaching plan. Using petroleum jelly or any oil-based lubricant with a latex condom can weaken the latex material and cause it to break or slip off. Only water-based or silicone-based lubricants should be used with latex condoms.

Choice C: "Put the condom on before engaging in any genital contact." This statement is correct and should be included in the teaching plan. Putting the condom on before engaging in any genital contact can prevent the transmission of STIs or pregnancy by avoiding contact with pre-ejaculate fluid, semen, or vaginal fluid.

Choice D: "You can reuse a condom if it's within 3 hours." This statement is not correct and should not be included in the teaching plan. Reusing a condom can increase the risk of STIs or pregnancy by exposing the partner to residual fluid, bacteria, or sperm. A new condom should be used for each sexual act.