A 16-year-old adolescent girl comes into the free clinic because she thinks she is pregnant. A pregnancy test is negative and the nurse inquires about contraception
The girl relates to the nurse that she is afraid to use contraception because she is afraid she won't be able to get pregnant when she wants to. The nurse knows that factors relating to this fear include what?
A) A younger partner
B) An older partner
C) The adolescent's desire not to get pregnant
D) A partner who doesn't desire a pregnancy
Ans: B
Feedback: Adolescents who worry that they may be unable to become pregnant may not be willing to use contraception. Factors related to this fear include a history of an STD, an older partner, a partner who desires a pregnancy, and the adolescent's desire for pregnancy
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