On which of the following health promotion and wellness activities would it be appropriate for a nurse to instruct a young adult?
a. Monthly breast self-examination
b. Annual dilated retinal eye examinations
c. Keeping socially active
d. Prevention of accidental poisoning
A
Health promotion and wellness for the young adult should focus on avoidance of accident, injury, and violence, and development of health-promoting lifestyle behaviors. Information regarding sexually transmitted diseases, prevention of unwanted pregnancy, and good practices should be provided. Nurses should teach breast self-examinations and testicular self-examinations. Nurses can also teach safety issues to include drinking and driving and avoiding risk factors for skin cancer.
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