A teenager who has just come in for her prenatal visit appears to be about 6 months pregnant. Which of the following best describe why the teenage girl has waited so long to come in for prenatal care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Her friends were suggesting ways to make the problem go away.
b. She knew she could not be pregnant because her boyfriend said he used a condom.
c. She was afraid her parents would pressure her to terminate the pregnancy.
d. She kept hoping the pregnancy would just go away.
ANS: C, D
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