The nurse notes that the majority of clients who signed up to attend prenatal classes are over the age of 35. What should the nurse consider as reasons why these clients are this age? Select all that apply
1. Age of marriage was later.
2. More effective birth control methods.
3. Waited until financially secure before having a family.
4. Needed to care for aging parents before having a family.
5. Wanted to become established in a career before having a family.
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Reasons for women choosing to have their first baby after age 35 include marrying later in life.
2. Reasons for women choosing to have their first baby after age 35 include more effective birth control methods.
3. Reasons for women choosing to have their first baby after age 35 include waiting until financially secure before having a family.
4. Caring for aging parents is not identified as a reason for women choosing to have their first baby after age 35.
5. Reasons for women choosing to have their first baby after age 35 include wanting to become established in a career before having a family.
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