The nurse is assisting an 18-year-old female patient to strategize ways to avoid the onset of disease with aging. What should the nurse include in this plan?
Select all that apply.
1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Avoid smoking.
3. Avoid substance abuse.
4. Schedule an annual mammogram.
5. Plan for a colonoscopy every 2 years.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Behavioral patterns established in young adulthood also impact the risk for many chronic diseases more commonly diagnosed in middle or late adulthood, including obesity, coronary heart disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, and chronic liver disease. Health promotion for young adults must include teaching about healthy behaviors and eating habits associated with reduced risk for developing cancers and chronic diseases. This includes teaching about maintaining a healthy weight as well as avoiding tobacco products and substance abuse. Annual mammograms would not apply until the patient reaches the age of 40. Colonoscopies would not apply until the patient reaches the age of 50.
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