The school nurse is preparing an educational session for adolescents to address the 2020 National Health Goals for healthy habits. What should the nurse include in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Abstaining from alcohol
B) Avoidance of tobacco products
C) Maintaining a healthy body weight
D) Attending college preparation programs
E) Refusing to participate in substance abuse
A, B, C, E
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Nurses can help the nation achieve the 2020 National Health Goals for adolescent healthy habits by educating adolescents about the use of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, alcohol, and substance abuse, and reducing the number of adolescents who are obese. College preparation programs will not necessarily help adolescents achieve healthy habits.
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