Many Teens Wait Until the Second or Even Third Trimester

question 16

Multiple Choice

Many teens wait until the second or even third trimester to seek prenatal care. The nurse should understand that the reasons behind this delay include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Continuing to deny the pregnancy
• B) Uncertainty about where to go for care
• C) Lack of realization that they are pregnant
• D) A desire to gain control over their situation
• E) Wanting to hide the pregnancy as long as possible

Identify unity and coherence in paragraphs.

Recognize patterns of development in writing.

Understand the importance of transitional words and phrases in writing.

Analyze comparisons and contrasts to understand relationships.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

Projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons or sensory receptors and conduct them towards the cell body.

Cell Body

Also known as the soma, this is the central part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and is essential for processing and transmitting neural information; another term for neuron cell bodies.

Dorsal Roots

The sensory branches of spinal nerves that transmit sensory information from the peripheral nervous system to the spinal cord.