The mother of a 15yearold female expresses concerns that her daughter may
be sexually active because she's had a steady boyfriend for over a year. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the family is Catholic and that the mother had an abortion when she was 16 years old. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?

Question

The mother of a 15­year­old female expresses concerns that her daughter may
be sexually active because she's had a steady boyfriend for over a year. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner learns that the family is Catholic and that the mother had an abortion when she was 16 years old. What will the nurse practitioner do initially?

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The nurse practitioner should initially explore the mother's feelings about her own past experience as this may help the nurse understand the mother's concerns and beliefs. This can also facilitate an open and nonjudgmental conversation between the mother and the nurse practitioner about the daughter's sexual activity and potential need for contraception.

The Mother of a 15­year­old Female Expresses Concerns That Her

The Mother of a 15yearold Female Expresses Concerns That Her