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maegan_martin

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Risk-taking behaviors are increasing among adolescents. Which of the following is true that has implications for community health nurses?
 
  1. Experimentation with alcohol, smoking, and drugs occurs at younger ages than in the past.
  2. The newest statistics report decreasing sexual activity and fewer sex partners.
  3. Gang activity has decreased in recent years.
  4. Teen pregnancy rates are rising steadily.

Question 2

The rising incidence of traumatic head injury seen in shaken baby syndrome alerts the community nurse to focus on
 
  1. Taking at-risk babies out of a violent household
  2. Placing babies under the care of community health nurses
  3. Attachment and competence when working with the parents of neonates and toddlers
  4. Helping those affected seek proper legal representation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Experimentation with alcohol, smoking and drugs occurs at younger ages than in the past and juveniles commit one fourth of violent crimes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Nurses must address this syndrome when working with parents of neonates and toddlers because it can have disastrous effects.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 8, 2018
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