Which complication of adolescent pregnancy should the nurse plan to monitor?
a. Anemia
b. Placenta previa
c. Abruptio placenta
d. Incompetent cervix
ANS: A
Adolescent pregnancies are at increased risk for anemia, nutritional deficiencies, pregnancy-associated hypertension, HIV and other STDs, short interval until next pregnancy, and depression. They do not have a higher incidence of placenta previa, abruptio placentae, or incompetent cervix.
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