1. as adolescents separate from their parents and gain a sense of control, sometimes they are unable to balance stresses. as a result, depression may occur, and, at times, suicide may be the outcome. choose the topic of either adolescent depression or adolescent suicide. discuss contributing factors and signs and symptoms that may be observed or assessed in these clients. describe primary, secondary, and tertiary methods of health prevention for this topic. research community and state resources and describe at least two of these for your chosen topic. what nursing interventions could you use to assist an adolescent you suspect is depressed beyond referring the adolescent to a state or community resource? 2. adolescent pregnancy is viewed as a high-risk situation due to the serious health risks that this creates for the mother, the baby, and society at large. describe various risk factors or precursors to adolescent pregnancy. research community and state resources devoted in adolescent pregnancy and describe at least two of these resources. research the teen pregnancy rates for the last 10 years for your state and community. has this rate increased or decreased? discuss possible reasons for an increase or decrease. 3. in this task, you will be completing a comprehensive health screening and history on a young adult. to complete this task, do the following: select an adolescent or young adult client on whom to perform a health screening and history. students who do not work in an acute setting may "practice" these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one. complete the "health history and screening of an adolescent or young adult client" worksheet. format the write-up in a manner that is easily read, computer-generated, neat, and without spelling errors. complete the task as outlined on the worksheet, including: 1. biographical data 2. past health history 3. family history: obstetrics history (if applicable) and well young adult behavioral health history screening 4. review of systems 5. include all components of the health history 6. use correct acronyms or abbreviations when indicated 7. develop three nursing diagnoses for this client based on the health history and screening. include: one actual nursing diagnosis, one wellness nursing diagnosis, one "risk for" nursing diagnosis, and your rationale for the choice of each nursing diagnosis for this client. 8. using the three nursing diagnoses you have identified, develop a wellness plan for the adolescent/young adult client. while apa format is not required for the body of this task, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using apa documentation guidelines, which can be found in the apa style guide, located in the student success center. note: -each number of the task should be done on separate paper, number 1 and 2 should be about 250 words. number 3 should will be filled into the attachment that comes with it, so you will complete the form.

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adolescent depression also referred as Teen depressionIt is a serious medical problem that causes a persistent feeing of sadness and loss of interest ... View the full answer