The nurse is caring for a young adult client in the clinic who presents for a routine health examination. The nurse anticipates which of the following interventions for this client? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Counseling on injury prevention
2. Tetanus/diphtheria vaccination booster
3. Counseling on fluoride supplements
4. Information on diet and exercise
5. Fecal occult blood test
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Counseling on injury prevention. Counseling on injury prevention is part of the periodic health exam of the young adult.
Rationale 2: Tetanus/diphtheria vaccination booster. Young adults should receive a Td booster if it has been > 10 years since the last booster.
Rationale 3: Counseling on fluoride supplements. Counseling on the use of fluoride toothpaste to deter tooth decay is included in the periodic health exam of the young adult.
Rationale 4: Information on diet and exercise. Information on diet and exercise is part of the periodic health exam of the young adult.
Rationale 5: Fecal occult blood test. Fecal occult blood testing is not routinely done until adults reach middle age (> 50 years of age).
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