Rather than placing emphasis on future expectation (Drake, 1996). Simple language and visual representation of concepts can also be useful during this phase. Typically, young adolescents are not seeking to be sexually active; thus, it is important for the nurse to assess for a history of abuse or coercion (Drake, 1996).
Middle adolescents isdefined as the period between 14 nd 18 years. During middle adolescents, the individual begins developing more abstract thinking and may be able to understandconsequences of current behaviors for later outcomes (Drake, 1996). The nurse should anticipate that the pregnant adolescents at this age will have many question but may be reluctant to ask them due to inadequate or underdeveloped communication skills. Promoting an