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INJURIES

Education about safety precautions andinjury prevention is major role of the nurse

in promoting the health of young adults


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SUICIDE

The nurse role in the prevention of suicide

includes identifying behaviors that may

indicate potential problems, depression, avariety of physical complaints including

weight loss, disturbances.

Nurses can also reduce the incidence of

suicide by participating in educationalprograms that provide information about the

early signs of suicide.


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HYPERTENSION

Blood pressure measurements are usually

advised at least every 2 years for young

adults to screen for hypertension


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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Nursing strategies related to drug abuse

include teaching about the complications oftheir use, changing individual attitudes

toward drug abuse , and counseling regarding

problems that lead to drug abuse.

In addition, assessment of the young adultfor substance abuse may help the nurse

identify a problem early on assist the young

client to access intervention services.


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SMOKING

Serve as a role model by not smoking

Provide educational information regarding the

dangers of smoking Help make smoking socially unacceptable for

example by posting NP SMOKING signs in clientlounges and offices

Suggest resources such as hypnosis lifestyle

training and behavior modification to clients whodesire to stop smoking. Nurse can also promotehealth related tobacco by being awre ofmarketing that target young adults. (ling andGlantz, 2002).


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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION

Nursing functions are largely educational:

The use of condoms greatly reduces the transferof infectious microorganisms from one partnerto another.

Knowledge about the symptoms of these diseasescan help the client obtain early treatment

In dealing with clients with an STI the nursemust be nonjudgmental and accepting of theclient lifestyle and treat any informationobtained as confidential.


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EATING DISORDERS

The nurse needs to assess nutritional

concerns and discuss diet and exercisespatterns with the client for the subsequent

development of an individualized wellness

plan.

Other areas of nutritional needs youngwomen include meeting calcium

requirements and proper nutrition during the

childbearing years.


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ABUSE WOMEN

The nurse should become familiar with the

community resources such as adult

protective services , partners anonymous,

advocacy programs, victim assistanceprograms. And hotlines (landenburger and

Campbell, 2003).


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Routine physical examinations ( every 1-3

years for females: every 5 years for males.)


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Immunizations as recommended, such as

tetanus diphtheria boosters every 10 years ,

meningococcal vaccine if not given in early

adolescence (bilukha & Rosenstein,2005) andhepatitis b vaccine.


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Regular dental assessments (every six

months)


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Periodic vision and hearing screenings


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Professional breast examination every 1-3

years


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Papanicolaou smear annually within 3 years

of onset of sexual activity


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Testicular examination every year


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Screening for cardiovascular disease

(cholesterol test every 5 years if results are

normal , blood pressure to detect

hypertension, baseline electrocardiogram at

age 35


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Tuberculosis skin test every 2 years.


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Smoking. History and counseling if needed


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Motor vehicle safety reinforcement (eg.

Using designated drivers when drinking,maintaining brakes and tires

Sun protection measures

Workplace safety measures

Water safety reinforcement (e.g. no diving in

shallow water).


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Importance of adequate iron intake in dietNutritional and exercises factors that may

lead to cardiovascular disease (e.g.

obesity , cholesterol and fat intake , lack of

vigorous exercise.)


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Encouraging personal relationships thatpromote discussion of feelings , concerns and

fears

Setting short and long term goals for work

and career choices.

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