The adolescent need to be kept informed of her health status.
Although this is not completely the nurse is responsibility
The nurse can set a positive example for other health care providers.
For example, the adolescent need to be told before she has an internal examination that it will be done.
Often the physician communication this information to the nurse but not to the patient.
In instances such as these, the nurse can communicate this information to the patient.
Communicating in this way can help set stage for open communication among all health care providers and the patient for the remainder of the adolescent is labor and delivery experience.