An important concept for nurses to keep in mind when providing adoption counseling with pregnant teenagers is:
a. Have the father present as well during the counseling session.
b. When speaking of adoption, use the words "giving the child away.".
c. Describe the details of raising a child in order to influence adoption decisions.
d. Do not impose opinions on the decision-making process of teen mothers.
D
Nurses must keep in mind that they should avoid imposing opinions on the decision-making process of teen mothers.
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