Adolescent Pregnancy

Question 1

Major concerns related to adolescent pregnancy (5)

Answer 1

poor nutrition
lack support
poverty
emotional and behavioral issues
low-birth weight infant
fetal mortality
increase risk of maternal complications e.g..  HTN, Anemia, long labor

Question 2

Nurse role to reduce risks and consequences of adolescent pregnancy: (2)

Answer 2

1) Encourage early and continual prenatal care

2) Refer adolescent for appropriate assistance