The nurse is working in a teen pregnancy clinic. In order to give the pregnant adolescent a role in her prenatal care, the nurse should allow the teen to do which of the following?
1. Choose the type of prenatal vitamin she takes
2. Measure and record her weight at each visit
3. Choose the schedule of her prenatal visits
4. Decide whether she wants her labor to be induced
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Explanation: 2. Having the client weigh herself and record her weight provides her the opportunity to participate in her own care plan.
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