Adolescent Pregnancy questions with answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Adolescent PregnancyIn general, teen pregnancies are high risk because of which of the following? a. high probability of chromosomal anomalies b. high oral intake of manganese and zinc c. high numbers of post-term deliveries d. high incidence of late prenatal care - correct answer d. high incidence of late prenatal care - teens are likely to delay entry into the healthcare system Late prenatal care is particularly problematic for teen pregnancies. Because organogenesis occurs during the first trimester, by the time many teens acknowledge that they are pregnant and seek care, they are already past this critical period. They are likely to have consumed damaging substances, or at the very least, consumed inadequate quantities of essential nutrients such as folic acid. Which of the following vital signs must be monitored very carefully during a teen's pregnancy? a. heart rate b. respiratory rate c. blood pressure d. temperature - correct answer c. blood pressure - the client's blood pressure is the most important vital sign Adolescents who are 16 years old or younger are particularly at high risk for hypertensive illnesses of pregnancy. It is especially important for the nurse and the client's primary healthcare practitioner to determine the client's baseline blood pressure to identify any elevations as soon as possible. The nurse provides education to pregnant teen's to prevent which of the following high-risk complications of pregnancy?