Several adolescent female students are waiting to be seen by the school sexual health clinic nurse. Which student should the nurse see first?
1. 14-year-old whose 17-year-old sister is pregnant
2. 15-year-old who reports using condoms regularly
3. 16-year-old who had chlamydia treated 2 weeks ago
4. 17-year-old with a history of child abuse
3
Explanation: 3. This client is the top priority. Teenagers 15 to 19 years old have a high incidence of STIs. The incidence of chlamydial infection is increased in this age group. The presence of such infections during a pregnancy greatly increases the risk to the fetus.
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