The nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has been identified as vulnerable. When assessing this client, which items will the nurse include as they are linked to death and disability for vulnerable adolescents?
Select all that apply.
1. Use of alcohol.
2. Use of prescription drugs.
3. Participation in sports.
4. Participation in after school activities.
5. Use of tobacco products.
Correct Answer: 1, 5
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) identifies six critical types of adolescent behavior that contribute to death and disability among youths and adults; these include alcohol or other drug use; injury and violence, including suicide; tobacco use; unhealthy dietary behaviors; physical inactivity; and sexual risk behaviors. It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the adolescent for use of alcohol, level of activity with sports participation, and the use of tobacco products. While assessing prescription drug use and participation in after school activity may be important, these are not linked to death and disability for the adolescent client.
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