A 15-year-old girl came to the free clinic for care as she had become sexually active some time ago and decided she needed to obtain appropriate health care.
What care can the clinic probably give to her without involving her parents? Select all that apply.
A. An abortion if that is her decision
B. Antibiotics for a skin infection from scratching her acne
C. Birth control pills or Depo-Provera
D. Pap smear and routine gynecologic care
E. Pregnancy tests and prenatal care if pregnant
F. Diagnosis and treatment for any sexually transmitted disease
Question 2
A 15-year-old mom was living with her parents, who supported her and her newborn child. She held the baby while the first series of immunizations was given to the infant.
However, when it was time for her own tetanus shot booster, there was a problem. What might have been the problem?
A. Although she can consent for her newborn's care, she needs parental consent for her own.
B. The young mother could not have an immunization while breastfeeding a baby.
C. The young mother should not have an immunization until she has had her postpartum checkup.
D. After childbirth is an inappropriate time for a new mother to receive an immunization.
Care must be taken in handling bodily fluids to prevent the transfer of infectious agents through co
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