A 16-year-old girl visits the women's health clinic to obtain information about birth control because she is sexually active and wants to avoid pregnancy. The nurse who is interviewing the client should first:
A. Assess the client's knowledge of available birth control methods
B. Inform the client that birth control methods cannot be discussed unless the client's boyfriend is present
C. Tell the client that for her age and lifestyle, birth control pills would be the easiest method of contraception
D. Give the client written material about various birth control methods and ask her to read them and to call if she has any questions
Ans: A. Assess the client's knowledge of available birth control methods
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