Your client is female, 14 years old, well developed, and sexually active. She states that she is popular and has been dating a 16-year-old boy for the past year
She tells you that her period is late and that she is not using any contraceptives because her boyfriend doesn't approve of them. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate?
1. Ineffective health maintenance
2. Ineffective individual coping
3. Risk for infection
4. Delayed growth and development
ANS: 1
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