The nurse is preparing an education program on safety for a young adult group. Based on the major cause of the mortality and morbidity for this age group, on which of the following should the nurse focus?

Question

a. Birth control
b. Automobile safety
c. Occupational hazards
d. Prevention of heart disease

Answer 1

B
Accidents are the greatest cause of mortality and morbidity in the young adult population. Deaths and injury from motor vehicle accidents are significant among this age group.
Unplanned pregnancies may be a source of stress but are not the major cause of mortality and morbidity in the young adult population.
Exposure to work-related hazards or agents may cause diseases and cancer, but it is not the major cause of mortality and morbidity in this age group.
Developing healthy habits to prevent heart disease later in life is important, but heart disease is not the leading cause of mortality and morbidity for the young adult.