As compared with admission considerations for an adult woman in labor, the nurse's priority for an adolescent in labor would be which of the following?
1. Cultural background
2. Plans for keeping the infant
3. Support persons
4. Developmental level
4
Explanation: 4. Because her cognitive development is incomplete, the younger adolescent may have fewer problem-solving capabilities. The very young woman needs someone to rely on at all times during labor. She may be more childlike and dependent than older teens.
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