During a routine health checkup, an adolescent patient expresses ...

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During a routine health checkup, an adolescent patient expresses concern about being sexually active at such a young age. What can the nurse instruct the patient with sexual issues? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Do not be influenced by friends to have sex.
  B) There is no 100 method to prevent pregnancy.
  C) Learn about and practice safe sexual techniques.
  D) Sexual activity does not harm routine physical activity.
  E) Adolescence is the time when all sexual activity begins.

Question 2

An adolescent comes into the emergency department with a foot wound. Upon assessment, the nurse learns that the patient is a runaway and has been living on the streets.
 
  Which is the most appropriate care for the nurse to provide to the patient at this time? A) Recommend returning to live with parents.
  B) Treat the wound and provide wound care supplies.
  C) Discuss the importance of a diet high in protein and vitamin C.
  D) Explain how the wound needs to be flushed with water every 4 hours.

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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Feedback:
Health teaching guidelines for adolescents regarding sexual activity include not being influenced by friends regarding sex, knowing that there is no 100 method to prevent pregnancy, learning about and practicing safe sexual techniques, and sexual activity does not harm physical strength or general wellness. Adolescence is not the time when all sexual activity begins. Sexual activity is an individual activity that is based on level of maturity.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse is not aware of the adolescent runaway's family situation so suggesting returning home with parents may or may not be appropriate. Because the adolescent runaway has no money for any kind of food, giving instructions to eat foods high in protein and vitamin C makes no sense. If the adolescent runaway does not have a source of running water, telling them to flush the wound with water every 4 hours will be impossible. The best care at this time would be for the nurse to treat the adolescent runaway's wound and provide with wound care supplies.