Question

question 13 of 39
which issue will the public health nurse discuss when addressing safety and infection
control in adolescents, according to the healthy people 2020 initiative?
safe sex practices
alcohol use and binge drinking
testing all adolescents for human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) before adulthood
performing papanicolaou (pap) smears by age 16

Explanation:

The Healthy People 2020 initiative emphasizes important health - related issues. Safe sex practices are a key aspect of safety and infection control in adolescents as they help prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Alcohol use and binge drinking is more related to substance abuse and its associated risks (like accidents, liver problems etc.) rather than directly to infection control. Testing all adolescents for HIV before adulthood is not a practical or recommended blanket approach as not all adolescents are at the same risk level. Pap smears are typically recommended for women starting at a later age (usually around 21 years for most guidelines, not 16) and are for cervical cancer screening, not a general safety and infection control measure for all adolescents.

Answer:

A. Safe sex practices