A high schoolaged teen tells the school nurse that she wants to ...

[penza]

A high schoolaged teen tells the school nurse that she wants to become pregnant. The most appropriate nursing action is to:
 
  a. Ignore the comment.
  b. Tell the teen that she should not engage in sexual activity or get pregnant.
  c. Call the teen's parents.
  d. Provide preconceptual counseling and emphasize the need to achieve good health.

Question 2

A nurse is uncomfortable discussing such topics as sexual behavior and sexual orientation when counseling clients. By avoiding this topic with clients:
 
  a. Potential risks and risky behaviors will not be identified.
  b. Transmission of sexually transmitted diseases will decrease.
  c. Clients will be reluctant to return to care providers.
  d. The nurse will be violating the laws in most states.

[billybob123]

Answer to Question 1

D
This demonstrates that the nurse has heard what the teen is saying and has provided useful in-formation that may encourage the teen to examine her plans carefully, seriously, and maturely.

Answer to Question 2

A
It is important that nurses be able to discuss these topics to help prevent and control STDs. Without discussion of these topics, it is possible that clients will not be aware that they have an STD and may transmit it to others.

[penza]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[cassie_ragen]

Gracias!