A 14-year-old client tells the nurse that she is going to have sexual activity with her boyfriend. What should the nurse say to the client? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Telling the client to make an appointment and get birth control takes the client's autonomy away and does not address the client's present need.
2. Allowing the client to talk through this decision and giving options is helping to address the client's needs.
3. Enquiring about if the client has talked to anyone helps to address the client's need for information.
4. Knowing whether the client has insurance does not address the client's needs.
5. This answer is incorrect; the nurse would not need to tell the parents because this information is confidential.

A 14-Year-Old Client Tells the Nurse That She Is Going