An obese adolescent who adamantly denies sexual activity has a positive pregnancy test that was performed in the adolescent clinic. The appropriate nursing statement/question to the adolescent is:
1. "Tell me how you feel about your body image.".
2. "When was your last menstrual cycle?"
3. "Let's discuss some activities that you have done within the past few months that could possibly lead to pregnancy.".
4. "Were you involved in a date rape, and are you hesitant to speak about it?"
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Rationale:
1. The nurse must help the adolescent realize that previous behaviors have led to a positive pregnancy test. The only response by the nurse that will accomplish this goal is for the nurse to address the issue directly, then the nurse and the client can seek a solution together.
2. The nurse must help the adolescent realize that previous behaviors have led to a positive pregnancy test. The only response by the nurse that will accomplish this goal is for the nurse to address the issue directly, then the nurse and the client can seek a solution together.
3. The nurse must help the adolescent realize that previous behaviors have led to a positive pregnancy test. The only response by the nurse that will accomplish this goal is for the nurse to address the issue directly, then the nurse and the client can seek a solution together.
4. The nurse must help the adolescent realize that previous behaviors have led to a positive pregnancy test. The only response by the nurse that will accomplish this goal is for the nurse to address the issue directly, then the nurse and the client can seek a solution together.
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