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V At age 25 the human body reached it most efficient

functioning.

V The musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular, visual,


auditory and reproductive system reached at its
peak efficiency.
V @eight and muscle mass may change as a result of
diet and exercise.

V Extensive physical and psychosocial changes occur


in pregnant women and lactating women.
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V otor vehicle crashes


V rd leading cause of death among adolescents

V 5th leading cause of death among young adults

V Results from a: problems with close


relationships such as those with marriage
partners or parents
J from depression related to perceived
occupational, academic or financial failure

J inability to cope with the pressures,


responsibilities and expectations of adulthood

 
—dentify behaviors that may indicate potential
problems:
J xepression
J physical complaints
J weight loss
J sleep disturbances
J digestive disorders
J decreased interest in social and work roles
along with an increase in isolation
ommon causes includes:

J biologic inheritance
J Smoking
J Obesity
J high sodium diet
J high stress levels
V —ncludes   , amphetamines, and cocaine that
bring about feelings of well being that is highly valued
by people with adjustment problems.
V 3rolonged use can lead to physical and psychologic
dependency and subsequent health problems.
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V Serve as role models by not smoking

V 3rovide educational information regarding the


dangers of smoking
V ëelp make smoking socially unacceptable e.g. posts a
NO SOK—NG campaign in offices

V suggest resources such as hypnosis, lifestyle training,


and behavior modification to clients who desire to
stop smoking
V common infections among young adults includes
genital herpes, A—xS, syphilis and gonorrhea.

V hlamydia the most common prevalent


infectious disease in the US
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V Gonorrhea becomes resistant to multiple


antibiotics

V Nursing Responsibility:
J 3rovides health education on the use of
condoms
V 2 of adults age 20 and older are obese.

V The nurse needs to assess nutritional


concerns and discuss diet and exercise
patterns with the clients for subsequent
development of an individualized wellness
plan.
V ëomicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for
persons age 15 -24 years
V Stress can predispose families to abuse including
financial problems, separation from family and
community support and physical as well as social
isolation.
V familiarity with community resources e.g. Adult
3rotective Services, Shelters, 3artners
Anonymous etc«.for referral
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neoplasm in men aged 20 to 4 years old.

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recommended as an early identification of
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V Annual breast exam is recommended for and annual


mammography for women age 40 and above
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J 3ap Test (3apanicolaou)  done by obtaining


and examining cells from the uterine
cervical os.
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å a history of syphilis
å herpes genitals or Trichomonas vaginitis
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V Routine physical examination (every 1 to  years for
females, every 5 years for females)

V —mmunizations as recommended such as tetanus-


diphteria boosters every 10 years, meningococcal vaccine
if not given in early adolescence and hepatitis B vaccine
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V Regular dental assessments (every 6 months)

V 3eriodic vision and hearing screenings

V 3rofessional breast examination every 1 to 


years
V 3apanicolaou smear annually within  years of onset of
sexual activity

V Testicular examination every year

V Screening for cardiovascular disease (e.g. holesterol test


every 5 years if results are normal; blood pressure to detect
hypertension; baseline electrocardiogram at age 5)
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V Tuberculosis skin test every 2 years

V Smoking, history and counseling if needed


V otor vehicle safety reinforcement (e.g. using
designated drivers when drinking, maintaining brakes
and tires)

V Sun protection measures

V @orkplace safety measures

V @ater safety reinforcement (e.g. no diving in shallow


waters)
V —mportance of adequate iron intake in diet

V Nutritional and exercise factors that may lead to


cardiovascular disease (e.g. obesity, cholesterol and
fat intake, lack of vigorous exercise)
V Encourage personal relationships that promote
discussion of feelings, concerns and fears

V Setting short and long term goals for work and


career choices.
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intended to reduce the likelihood of the
fertilization of an ovum by a spermatozoon.
V Barrier methods (e.g., condoms, diaphragm,
spermicides)

V Sterilization (e.g., tubal ligation, vasectomy)

V Abstinence from sexual intercourse


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V Natural methods (e.g. Basal Body Temperature,


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