Practice Question
A nurse is assessing an adolescent client for potential risk factors of injury. Which finding should the nurse prioritize?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Risk-taking behaviors while driving.
Rationale:
🌿Adolescents commonly engage in risk-taking behaviors due to feelings of invulnerability and peer influence.
🌿Driving recklessly or under the influence represents the most immediate and life-threatening safety risk in this age group.
🌿Motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of death among adolescents.
🌿The nurse should prioritize injury prevention education, promoting seat belt use, safe driving, and avoidance of substance use.
🌿Focusing on these risks protects adolescent health and prevents fatal outcomes.
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This question is from NR 222 exam 3 which contains 58 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
- Answer Choices: 4