Title: Explain growth and development of the young adult.
Course: Practical Nursing II (14052-II) > Section: Understanding Principles of Growth and Development

Explanation should include

- characteristics of a normal adult
- body image
- lifestyles
- effect of influences (e.g., environment, genetic, and socioeconomic)
- nursing concerns
- major health concerns
- health promotion.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the characteristics of the normal young adult?
- Why might the young adult compare body image to his/her self-concept?
- What effect might the lifestyle of young adults have on psychosocial adjustment? What might the effect of influences (e.g., environment, genetic, socioeconomic) have on the young adult?
- What could be done to minimize the major health concerns of the young adult?
- What recommendations might be made to the young adult regarding
  - safety
  - nutrition
  - wellness
  - family roles/planning
  - maladaptive behaviors
  - substance abuse
  - gender identification
  - sexuality conflicts
  - social media?