A nurse is planning care for young-adult patients. Which information should the nurse consider when planning care?
a. Fertility issues do not occur in young adulthood.
b. Young adults tend to suffer more from severe illness.
c. Substance abuse is easy to observe in young-adult patients.
d. Young adults are quite active but are at risk for illness in later years.
ANS: D
Young adults are generally active and experience severe illnesses less frequently. However, their lifestyles may put them at risk for illnesses or disabilities during their middle or older-adult years. An estimated 10% to 15% of reproductive couples are infertile, and many are young adults. Substance abuse is not always diagnosable, particularly in its early stages.
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