Antepartum: Adolescent Pregnancy

Question 1

Major concerns related to adolescent pregnancy (5)

Answer 1

poor nutritionlack supportpovertyemotional and behavioral issueslow-birth weight infantfetal mortalityincrease 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 care2) Refer adolescent for appropriate assistance