The school nurse in the high school recognizes that teenage pregnancy is a major problem in the school. The nurse recognizes that many high school girls hide their pregnancy to prevent adults from knowing they are pregnant
Therefore, it is important that the nurse insure that all pregnant teenagers are aware of: 1. Safe haven laws.
2. Birth control available to all teenagers.
3. Domestic abuse protection.
4. The father's financial responsibility for the infant.
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Rationale 1: Safe haven laws provide for unwanted babies to be left in certain locations without legal repercussions to the mother.
Rationale 2: A pregnant teenager does not need to know about birth control at this time.
Rationale 3: This is not the primary information that needs to be given to pregnant teenagers.
Rationale 4: Most teenagers are aware that the fathers are financially responsible. This is not information that is needed now.
Global Rationale:
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