Problem:
The same 14 year old pregnant female is assessed to be 35 weeks pregnant. You learn that she lives out of her home in shelter housing. Her abdominal pain is determined to be Braxton Hicks contractions and there is no evidence of active labor. After consultation with OB, it has been determined that she is safe to discharge from a clinical standpoint. The medical team attempts to inquire further about her statement that the pregnancy will get her step father "in trouble" but the patient declines to discuss this statement further. Based upon the limited information, what should the physician, midlevel, or RN do about this situation? Interpret that the patient meets the criteria for an emancipated minor and her statements and observations provide reasonable cause to suspect, making this a mandatory report. Interpret that the patient meets the criteria for an emancipated minor, and thus the minor can determine if she wants to discuss matters related to her step father. Interpret that the patient meets the criteria for an emancipated minor and without her cooperation you do not have reasonable cause to suspect Interpret that the patient does not meet the criteria for an emancipated. Need Assignment Help?