When working with pregnant adolescents, the nurse plans on assessing which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. High-birth-weight infants
2. Pelvic measurements
3. For sexually transmitted infections
4. Low blood pressure readings
5. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
2, 3, 5
Explanation: 2. Teenagers are more likely to have cephalopelvic disproportion.
3. Teenagers are more likely to have sexually transmitted infections.
5. Teenagers are more likely to be anemic, so the hemoglobin and hematocrit must be assessed.
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