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savannahhooper

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For an adolescent female seeking an abortion
 
  1. Parental consent must be given to the abortion provider.
  2. Parents must be notified by the abortion provider before the abortion is performed.
  3. The adolescent's right to privacy and ability to give consent varies by state.
  4. Federal protection of the adolescent's right to privacy makes consent unnecessary.

Question 2

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



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Answer to Question 1

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For an adolescent female seeking abortion, her right to privacy and ability to give consent vary by state.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
This demonstrates that the nurse has heard what the teen is saying and has provided useful information that may encourage the teen to examine her plans carefully, seriously, and maturely.



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