An important concept for nurses to keep in mind when providing adoption counseling with pregnant teenagers is
a. Have the father present as well during the counseling session.
b. When speaking of adoption, use the words "giving the child away."
c. Describe the details of raising a child in order to influence adoption decisions.
d. Do not impose opinions on the decision-making process of teen mothers.
ANS: D
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