Of the Many Factors That Influence Parental Responses,nurses Should Be

question 14

Multiple Choice

Of the many factors that influence parental responses,nurses should be aware that which of the following statements regarding age is not true?

• A) An adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively.
• B) An adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction, be less responsive, and interact less positively than other mothers.
• C) Adolescent mothers have a higher documented incidence of child abuse.
• D) Mothers older than 35 often deal with more stress related to work and career issues and decreasing libido.

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