Many pregnant teenagers wait until the second or third trimester to seek prenatal care.What should the nurse recognize as reasons for this delay?
(Select all that apply).

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These reasons are all valid explanations why teens delay seeking prenatal care.An adolescent often has little to no understanding of the increased physiologic needs that a pregnancy places on her body.Once care is sought,it is often sporadic,and many appointments are usually missed.The nurse should formulate a diagnosis that assists the pregnant teen to receive adequate prenatal care.Planning for her pregnancy and impending birth actually provides some sense of control for the teen and increases her feelings of competency.Receiving praise from the nurse when she attends her prenatal appointments will reinforce the teen's positive self-image.

Many Pregnant Teenagers Wait Until the Second or Third Trimester