Author Question: A nurse is working in a community health office that is often frequented by young adults. In ... (Read 26 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is working in a community health office that is often frequented by young adults. In assessing for potential problems, the nurse realizes that a leading cause of death in this age group is suicide.

Which of the following factors may indicate a problem in this area? (Select all that apply.)
1. Decreased interest in work
2. Weight loss
3. Depression
4. Brain dysfunction, including tumors
5. Sleep disturbances

Question 2

A colleague is telling the community health nurse that their adult child has just moved back in with them. They are finding this situation somewhat difficult to adjust to.

The nurse offers support and listens, while understanding that which of the following contribute to this particular trend? (Select all that apply.)
1. Maladaptive behavior
2. High unemployment rate
3. High housing costs
4. High incidence of chronic disease

DylanD1323 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5
Rationale: Other factors indicating problems include a variety of physical complaints, digestive disorders, increase in isolation, problems with close relationships, and financial failure. Brain tumors are not an indicator for suicide.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: These young adults, known as Boomerang Kids, have moved back into their parents' homes after an initial period of independent living. Another factor that has contributed to this trend is high divorce rates. Chronic disease is not in high incidence among this age group.