A school health nurse is working on education programs for high school students. As part of the plan, the nurse wants to address health concern topics besides the dangers of unprotected sex or drug and alcohol abuse. Which class topic should the nurse present to these students?
1. Warning signs of depression for peers to identify among their classmates
2. Injury prevention
3. Early signs of cancer and heart disease
4. Normal physiological changes of this age group
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Suicide in adolescents has declined in recent years, but continues to be a significant problem. Older adolescents, males, and non-Hispanic American Indians and Alaskan Natives have the highest rates of suicides among adolescents. Suicide by an adolescent may be reported as an accidental death. Motor vehicle crashes, drug and alcohol overdoses, firearm injuries, and even homicides can be disguised suicides. Psychological, social, and physiological stressors are apparent causes for many suicides. Students would benefit from understanding what to look for in their peers.
Rationale 2: Injury prevention should be the focus in the school-age child.
Rationale 3: Cancer and heart disease are not prevalent problems among high-school-age students.
Rationale 4: Normal physiological changes would not address the health problems of this age group, but rather would give general information.
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