After learning that she is pregnant, a teenage client asks the nurse to tell her everything that she needs to know about the pregnancy and the baby since she cannot afford to see a doctor. The nurse should:
1. Instruct the client on aspects of pregnancy, fetal development, and labor and delivery.
2. Ask the client if her parents are aware that she is pregnant and if she is covered by their medical insurance.
3. Tell the client that the father of the baby is responsible to pay for medical care for her during the pregnancy and after delivery.
4. Provide the client with information on resources to assist with medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery.
4. Provide the client with information on resources to assist with medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery.
Rationale:
Poverty and low education levels are associated with adolescent pregnancy. The nurse should support the client by providing information on resources to assist with medical care during the pregnancy and after delivery. The nurse should not instruct the client on all aspects of the pregnancy including fetal development, labor, and delivery, since this can be overwhelming to the client. The nurse should not ask the client if the parents are aware of the pregnancy nor tell the client that the baby's father is responsible for her medical care; these actions do not address the client's needs.
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