An Adolescent Who Is Pregnant Asks What Can Be Done

question 23

Multiple Choice

An adolescent who is pregnant asks what can be done to make sure that the baby is a girl.What should the nurse explain to this client?

• A) Gender is determined at the moment of conception.
• B) The female ovum determines the gender of the fetus.
• C) Getting adequate rest increases the chances of having a female baby.
• D) Staying physically active increases the chances of having a male baby.

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Definitions:

Identity Theft

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Injunctive Norm

Social norms that are perceived as what is approved or disapproved of by others, guiding behavior by the expectations of others.

Humiliation

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