A 14-year-old pregnant adolescent arrives at the hospital in early labor. The nurse should recognize that the adolescent is at a greater risk for which problem?
a. Calcium deficit
b. Cephalopelvic disproportion
c. Bleeding tendency
d. Low hemoglobin levels
ANS: B
There are several physiological concerns for pregnant adolescents, including cephalopelvic disproportion.
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