Tag: Contraception for Adolescents
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What is the APN’s obligation to the patient? Is the APN required to inform Jocelyn’s parents about her sexual activity?
Case Study #: Contraception for Adolescents The United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate among developed countries. In recent years, however, the teen pregnancy rate has been dropping, which is attributed largely to improved contraceptive use. Counseling is particularly important in adolescent girls to ensure they understand their contraceptive options and use contraception consistently.…