Asked by Quessia Mukanda on May 02, 2024
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The nurse manager of a pediatric clinic could confirm that the new nurse recognized the purpose of the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile when the new nurse responds that it is used to assess for needs related to
A) anticipatory guidance.
B) low-risk adolescents.
C) physical development.
D) sexual development.
HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile
A psychosocial interview tool designed to assess the major risks and strengths in the lives of adolescents across several domains: Home environment, Education and employment, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/depression, and Safety.
Anticipatory Guidance
A proactive, preventive approach in healthcare that focuses on providing patients (or caregivers) with information and advice on the expected growth, developmental milestones, and health issues in an effort to prevent health and safety problems.
Physical Development
The changes in size, shape, and function of the body during growth and aging.
- Understand the purpose and application of the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile in assessing adolescent needs.
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Ikran MarufMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile is a psychosocial assessment screening tool which assesses home, education, activities, drugs, sex, and suicide for the purpose of identifying high-risk adolescents and the need for anticipatory guidance. It is used to identify high-risk, not low-risk, adolescents. Physical development is assessed with anthropometric data. Sexual development is assessed using physical examination.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the purpose and application of the HEADSS Adolescent Risk Profile in assessing adolescent needs.