A nurse is developing a drinking prevention presentation for adolescents. Which areas should the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Stressful life events and scholarships
b. Very high self-esteem and work failure
c. Health problems and avoidance of conflict
d. Stress management and improving self-esteem
ANS: D
Drinking prevention efforts should include stress management and improving self-esteem. High self-esteem decreases risk of drinking. Stressful life events when balanced with positive issues, such as receipt of a scholarship, are less likely to induce drinking. Conflict resolution can strengthen adolescent coping strategies to decrease drinking.
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