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jessicacav

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The nurse understands that, compared with a mature woman, the pregnant adolescent is at greater risk for:
 
  A. thrombophlebitis.
  B. excessive weight gain.
  C. respiratory tract infection.
  D. pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Question 2

Characteristics of adolescents that can lead to sexual activity and pregnancy include:
 
  A. a need to be different from peers.
  B. eagerness to assume adult roles.
  C. understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities of independence and adult-hood.
  D. engaging in high-risk behaviors without regard for the consequences.


lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Pregnant adolescents are at greater risk for pregnancy-induced hypertension, anemia, nutri-tional deficiencies, and urinary tract infections.

Answer to Question 2

D
Middle adolescents are especially likely to engage in high-risk behaviors without considera-tion of possible negative outcomes. Adolescents conform to be accepted by their peers. They want to be more independent but do not really understand the responsibilities of indepen-dence and adulthood.


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jessicacav

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
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