NUR 304 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Epididymitis, Genetic Testing, Mental Health
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Healthiest period, optimal muscle strength (25-30), manual dexterity peaks. Women seek health care more than men. Over age 25: focus on coronary risk factors. Leading cause of death: unintentional injuries, homicide and suicide. More intake than energy requirement = weight gain. Increased activity, low fat, more fruits and vegetables, limit portions. Aerobic exercise of moderate intensity for 30 min, 5 days a week. Barriers: lack of time, access and safe environment. Sun/radiation exposure avoid excessive uv: use of sun block, sun protective clothing, avoid tanning, sunbathing. Analysis of all combinations of possibilities and constructs hypotheses; more perceptive/insightful. Recall performance and memory: peaks in 20s. Learns to develop reciprocal intimate relationships (requires mutual trust) Define rights and morality in terms of self chosen principles. Multiple decisions related to child-bearing, finances, roles/relationships. Reevaluation of basic values, strengths and personality. 80% of violence is individual acts (homicide, suicide) Homicide: second leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds.
