A nurse is providing education to teenagers about prevention of unintended pregnancy. Which of the following principles should the nurse understand as to why some of these teenagers may get pregnant?
a. They often feel invincible and do not rec-ognize risks related to their behaviors.
b. They enjoy engaging in sexual activity and want children.
c. They influence each other and succumb to peer pressure.
d. They have realistic attitudes about school, work, parenting, and socializing.
ANS: A
Teens often feel invincible, and they do not think about the negative outcomes they are advised could come true. Many teens believe that they are unique and different and that everything will work out fine. Teenagers often express the unrealistic attitude that they can do it all. Most preg-nancies are unintended.
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