The nurse is working in a teen pregnancy clinic. In order to give the pregnant adolescent a role in her prenatal care, the nurse should allow the teen to:
1. Choose the type of prenatal vitamin she takes.
2. Measure and record her weight at each visit.
3. Choose the schedule of her prenatal visits.
4. Decide if she wants her labor to be induced.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Prenatal vitamins are prescribed by the certified nurse–midwife or the physician. Many formulations exist, and some might not be indicated for this patient due to her nutritional practices and lab results. In addition, if the patient is a member of a health maintenance organization, only certain medications (including prenatal vitamins) are accepted for coverage.
Rationale 2: Having the patient weigh herself and record her weight provides her with information that indicates she is growing a healthy fetus.
Rationale 3: Prenatal visit schedules are set to detect developing complications of pregnancy.
Rationale 4: Induction of labor is a medical decision and should not be taken lightly.
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