An adolescent with obesity who adamantly denies sexual activity has a positive pregnancy test. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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This response is the most appropriate as it allows the nurse to gather information about the patient's recent activities that could have led to pregnancy without assuming or accusing the patient of lying about sexual activity. This approach is nonjudgmental and open-ended, which can help to establish trust and rapport with the patient. Additionally, it may be important to determine if the patient understands how pregnancy occurs and how to prevent it in the future.

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