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ADOLESCENT GROWTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND
VIOLENCE: NURSING CARE STRATEGIES EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE
A time of major changes: body, thinking,
Adolescence
emotions, relationships, and beliefs.
Maturation The full development of the body.
Puberty When someone becomes capable of having babies.
Menarche The first period, occurring around age 12 for girls.
Starts around age 11 for boys and continues
Growth spurt
until age 14.
Puberty duration Lasts until about 18 years of age.
Intellectual changes How teens think and solve
problems. Emotional development How teens
handle feelings.
Social development How teens act with others.
Spiritual development Their values and beliefs.
Trouble defining themselves, low confidence,
Internal personal struggles that happen inside the
problems teen's mind or emotions.
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Depression Sadness, irritability, or lack of interest in activities.
Mood swings Sudden emotional ups and downs.
Frequently saying negative things about themselves
Negative self-talk
(e.g., 'I'm dumb,' 'I can't do anything right').
Outside influences that affect a teen's well-being,
External problems
such as abuse, family issues, peer pressure, and gangs.
Fighting with parents, strict rules, or
Family conflict
lack of communication.
Divorce or separation Stress from parents splitting up.
Neglect or abuse Physical, emotional, or sexual harm at home.
Push-Pull of Teens want freedom but still rely on family.
Independence
Family problems
in adolescence Issues that can seriously affect a teen's mental
health, behavior, and development.
Teens spend 6+ hours/day on media and multitask with
Teens & Electronic Media
text, music, and homework.
Social media effects Affects emotions and behavior.
A loud classroom that can distract or
Social media
harm self- perception.
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ADOLESCENT GROWTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND
VIOLENCE: NURSING CARE STRATEGIES EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED UPDATE
A time of major changes: body, thinking,
Adolescence
emotions, relationships, and beliefs.
Maturation The full development of the body.
Puberty When someone becomes capable of having babies.
Menarche The first period, occurring around age 12 for girls.
Starts around age 11 for boys and continues
Growth spurt
until age 14.
Puberty duration Lasts until about 18 years of age.
Intellectual changes How teens think and solve
problems. Emotional development How teens
handle feelings.
Social development How teens act with others.
Spiritual development Their values and beliefs.
Trouble defining themselves, low confidence,
Internal personal struggles that happen inside the
problems teen's mind or emotions.
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15
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Depression Sadness, irritability, or lack of interest in activities.
Mood swings Sudden emotional ups and downs.
Frequently saying negative things about themselves
Negative self-talk
(e.g., 'I'm dumb,' 'I can't do anything right').
Outside influences that affect a teen's well-being,
External problems
such as abuse, family issues, peer pressure, and gangs.
Fighting with parents, strict rules, or
Family conflict
lack of communication.
Divorce or separation Stress from parents splitting up.
Neglect or abuse Physical, emotional, or sexual harm at home.
Push-Pull of Teens want freedom but still rely on family.
Independence
Family problems
in adolescence Issues that can seriously affect a teen's mental
health, behavior, and development.
Teens spend 6+ hours/day on media and multitask with
Teens & Electronic Media
text, music, and homework.
Social media effects Affects emotions and behavior.
A loud classroom that can distract or
Social media
harm self- perception.
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