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Theory
Young and Middle Adults
Question | Answer |
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Discuss Freud's developmental theories of young adults | Puberty-adulthood (genetelia) final stage (STAGE 5); sexual urges reawaken and are directed towards an individual outside the family circle |
Discuss Erikson's developmental theories of young adults | Intimacy vs. isolation: relationships/friendships are deepened& have more significant value; if intimacy is not established (fear of rejection& disappointment) isolation occurs |
Discuss Piaget's developmental theories of young adults | Period 4 (Formal operations)- individual feels constantly scrutinized, feelings of invulnerability frequently lead to risk taking behaviors, as adolescents mature thinking moves to abstract& theoretical subjects |
What are some health promotion strategies in the biological domain of young adults | focus on building and maintaning the body's health through appropriate nutrition, exercise, and rest, skin cancer prevention, and screening |
What are some major life events of young adults and the child bearing family | Graduating college, working for career, transition to a new city (living), finding a mate, getting married, starting a family |
Describe normal physical changes in young adulthood | young adult completes physical growth by age 20; exception is pregnant/lactating woman. Young adults are active, experience less illnesses, ignore physical symptoms, postpone seeking healthcare |
Describe normal physical changes in pregnancy | Women experiencing changes in first trimester; morning sickness, breast enlargement, tenderness, fatigue, second trimester: belly/uterus growth, braxton hicks contractions lactation |
Identify nursing responsibilities for screening to promote health of young adults | Self examinations (breast/male genitalia), routine assessment of skin (Cancer awareness), STD screenings (routine& any time you change partners/education), Screening for crohn's disease |
Signs and symptoms of domestic violence/abuse | Anywhere from minor cuts and bruises to fractures, broken bones, internal bleeding, head trauma (physical); withdrawn, cut off from friends/family, anxious, depressed (common) |
Nursing responsibilities for/strategies for preventing abuse | Inspect patient for abnormal injury that suggests abuse, perform a thorough psychological assessment, including: behavior patters, history of physical/substance abuse, education, work history, social support systems to direct personal/environmental risks |
Identify political influences on the young adult | Parents, significant others, friends, coworkers, internet |
Describe strategies to reduce accidental death in young adults | wearing a helmet when riding bikes/motorcycles, no texting and driving, education on substance abuse/ medications to prevent accidental OD |
Discuss the significance of family in the young adult | Acts as a support system (emotional/financial), serve as role models |
Discuss spiritual development of young adults | Factors related to and influencing the religiousness of young and emerging adults include religious participation, peer influence, parental influence, and risky behaviors such as gambling, sexual behavior, and delinquency. |