A 14-year-old girl comes to the public health clinic with her mother. The mother tells you that her daughter has been “out messing around and has gotten herself pregnant.” The girl is crying quietly in the corner and avoids eye contact with you. The mother reports that her daughter “must be following in my footsteps” because she became pregnant when she was only 15 years old. The client’s mother goes back out into the waiting room and leaves the client with you.
a. What is your first approach with the client to gain her trust?
b. List the client’s educational needs during this pregnancy.
c. What prevention strategies are needed to prevent a second pregnancy?
