A clinic nurse is assessing a 21-year-old client during an annual wellness visit. The nurse should identify that which client statements indicate high-risk behaviors requiring targeted education? Select all that apply.
- I occasionally take my roommate's prescription amphetamine to help me stay awake and study for exams.Cevap
- BI schedule a comprehensive physical exam and biometric screening every two years.
- When I go out on weekends, I mix liquor with caffeinated energy drinks so I do not feel as tired.Cevap
- I rely on the withdrawal method as my primary form of contraception because condoms are uncomfortable.Cevap
- EI always verify the license plate and driver details on my rideshare app before getting into the vehicle.
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The statements regarding using a roommate's prescription amphetamine, mixing alcohol with energy drinks, and relying on the withdrawal method indicate high-risk behaviors.
High-risk behaviors in young adults often involve substance misuse and unsafe sexual practices. Taking unprescribed medications, such as a roommate's amphetamine, is a direct form of substance misuse that carries risks of dependency and adverse cardiovascular events. Mixing alcohol with caffeinated energy drinks is highly dangerous because the caffeine masks the natural depressant effects of alcohol, which often leads to overconsumption and severe alcohol toxicity. Relying on the withdrawal method for contraception is a high-risk sexual practice because it is highly ineffective at preventing unintended pregnancies and provides absolutely no barrier protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These three behaviors require immediate, targeted harm-reduction education.
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