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Group A0

INJURIES

Education

about safety precautions and injury prevention is major role of the nurse in promoting the health of young adults

SUICIDE
The

nurse role in the prevention of suicide includes identifying behaviors that may indicate potential problems, depression, a variety of physical complaints including weight loss, disturbances. Nurses can also reduce the incidence of suicide by participating in educational programs that provide information about the early signs of suicide.

HYPERTENSION

Blood pressure measurements are usually advised at least every 2 years for young adults to screen for hypertension

SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Nursing

strategies related to drug abuse include teaching about the complications of their use, changing individual attitudes toward drug abuse , and counseling regarding problems that lead to drug abuse. In addition, assessment of the young adult for substance abuse may help the nurse identify a problem early on assist the young client to access intervention services.

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 client lounges and offices Suggest resources such as hypnosis lifestyle training and behavior modification to clients who desire to stop smoking. Nurse can also promote health related tobacco by being awre of marketing that target young adults. (ling and Glantz, 2002).

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION


Nursing functions are largely educational: The use of condoms greatly reduces the transfer of infectious microorganisms from one partner to another. Knowledge about the symptoms of these diseases can help the client obtain early treatment In dealing with clients with an STI the nurse must be nonjudgmental and accepting of the client lifestyle and treat any information obtained as confidential.

EATING DISORDERS
The

nurse needs to assess nutritional concerns and discuss diet and exercises patterns with the client for the subsequent development of an individualized wellness plan. Other areas of nutritional needs young women include meeting calcium requirements and proper nutrition during the childbearing years.

ABUSE WOMEN

The

nurse should become familiar with the community resources such as adult protective services , partners anonymous, advocacy programs, victim assistance programs. And hotlines (landenburger and Campbell, 2003).

Routine

physical examinations ( every 1-3 years for females: every 5 years for males.)

Immunizations

as recommended, such as tetanus diphtheria boosters every 10 years , meningococcal vaccine if not given in early adolescence (bilukha & Rosenstein,2005) and hepatitis b vaccine.

Regular

dental assessments (every six

months)

Periodic

vision and hearing screenings

Professional

breast examination every 1-3

years

Papanicolaou

smear annually within 3 years of onset of sexual activity

Testicular

examination every year

Screening

for cardiovascular disease (cholesterol test every 5 years if results are normal , blood pressure to detect hypertension, baseline electrocardiogram at age 35

Tuberculosis

skin test every 2 years.

Smoking.

History and counseling if needed

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).

Importance

of adequate iron intake in diet Nutritional and exercises factors that may lead to cardiovascular disease (e.g. obesity , cholesterol and fat intake , lack of vigorous exercise.)

Encouraging personal relationships that promote discussion of feelings , concerns and fears Setting short and long term goals for work and career choices.

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