When caring for the adolescent hospitalized for antepartum care or for labor, delivery, and postpartum, it is important for the nurse to:
A. include the adolescent in planning her care.
B. discuss all plans with the parents before implementing them.
C. share the completed care plan with the adolescent.
D. provide the adolescent with complete physical care.
A
In addition to pregnancy concerns, the adolescent is also confronted by developmental tasks, including the need for autonomy and independence. By including the adolescent in develop-ment of the care plan, the nurse is treating her as an adult, allowing her some control over her care, and providing her with the opportunity to make decisions regarding her needs and pre-ferences.
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