During a home care visit, the nurse learns that a pregnant adolescent is concerned about being lonely at home. What should the nurse suggest to help with this problem?
A) The family could buy her a television set.
B) Her father could purchase her a cell phone.
C) The family might install an intercom system.
D) The family could have dinner together in the same room.
D
Feedback:
To combat the feelings of loneliness and support the family structure, the family can plan to have one meal a day together, such as dinner, in the same room. A cell phone, intercom system, or television set may or may not help the adolescent with feelings of loneliness.
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