A nurse is admitting a teen-aged woman to the Labor and Delivery unit to have her baby.She is not married but is holding hands with her boyfriend who is the baby's father.The nurse realizes that:

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Teenage fathers also have stressors placed on them when their partner becomes pregnant.These young men have poorer support systems and fewer resources to teach them how to parent.As a result,both of these adolescent parents often struggle with the normal tasks of development and identity,but are also forced to accept a responsibility that they are not ready for physically,emotionally,socially,and/or financially.Adolescent pregnancy is an ever-increasing concern.The majority of these adolescents continue to live with their families.A teenage pregnancy tends to have long-term consequences for the mother and often severely stresses family relationships and resources.In addition,there is an increased risk for continued poverty for the family.

A Nurse Is Admitting a Teen-Aged Woman to the Labor