Author Question: Adolescents may not seek care for health problems for which of the following reasons? Select all ... (Read 69 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Adolescents may not seek care for health problems for which of the following reasons? Select all that apply.

1. Access to care may be hindered because there are not enough professionals with expertise in dealing with the teen population.
2. Cost of care or availability of insurance may limit services.
3. Teenagers do not care about their health.
4. Health care professionals may not be able to discuss sensitive topics in a nonjudgmental way.

Question 2

The nurse plans a home visit to a pregnant teen. The demonstrated outcome of this nursing intervention is

1. An increase birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services
2. An increase in family coping skills to prevent crisis
3. A coordinated and comprehensive teen pregnancy approach
4. A family approach to health care

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3
Although health may not be a top priority, it shouldn't be assumed that teenagers do not care about it.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1
An increase in birth weight and utilization of prenatal care and support services is a demonstrated outcome of a nurse planning a home visit to a pregnant teen.