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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.