A school health nurse presents a program on preventing teen pregnancy to a group of parents.
Following the presentation, which of the following comments by a parent would cause concern?

Choice A rationale

While family support can be crucial, assessing the teenage mother’s independent coping mechanisms provides a clearer picture of her ability to fulfill parental responsibilities.

Choice B rationale

A teenage mother must adapt to her developmental tasks alongside parental duties. Prioritizing her growth and resilience ensures she successfully balances personal development with childcare responsibilities.

Choice C rationale

Assessing the mother’s knowledge of infant growth and development is important, but developmental compatibility between the mother and her infant ensures healthy caregiving and addresses broader challenges.

Choice D rationale

Although paternal involvement is beneficial, its absence doesn’t inherently reflect maternal competency. Emphasis should be on the mother’s overall ability to manage and adapt.

Choice A rationale

High energy levels are a hallmark symptom of cocaine intoxication. Cocaine stimulates the central nervous system, leading to heightened alertness, restlessness, and increased activity levels temporarily.

Choice B rationale

Drowsiness contradicts the stimulant effects of cocaine, which usually leads to wakefulness and reduced need for sleep during intoxication episodes.

Choice C rationale

Cocaine increases heart rate and blood pressure due to its stimulant properties, making a low heart rate inconsistent with the physiological effects of cocaine intoxication.

Choice D rationale

Cocaine use suppresses appetite through its effects on dopamine and serotonin systems. Increased appetite is more typical during withdrawal phases, not during intoxication.