Which statements might a pregnant teenager be likely to make at her initial prenatal examination? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. "I didn't know I could get pregnant the first time I had sex."
2. "Several of my friends go to clinics to get contraception."
3. "It's no big deal; two of my best friends have babies, too."
4. "I was 13 years old when I had sex the first time."
5. "My family and my boyfriend are really happy and supportive."
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is lack of knowledge about conception.
Rationale 2: A teen whose friends go to clinics for contraception would be more likely to use contraception herself.
Rationale 3: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is a decreased social stigma of being a young and single mother.
Rationale 4: Many factors contribute to the high teenage pregnancy rate, and one of them is a younger age at onset of sexual activity.
Rationale 5: Lack of support from the partner and parents is the norm, especially when the pregnancy is first diagnosed and disclosed.
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