Chapter 3 Health Maintenance: Ages 19–39 Years IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS (PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES) The 19- to 39-years group is notable for more established menstrual function, punctuated for many by one or more pregnancies. Sexuality and sexual expression patterns have generally become well established and comfortable. Health care is directed toward prevention and health promotion because health is generally good in patients during these years. Leading Causes of Death • Malignant neoplasms • Motor vehicle accidents • Cardiovascular disease • Suicide • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • Homicide • Cerebrovascular disease • Diabetes mellitus and its complications Leading Causes of Morbidity • Diabetes mellitus • Nose, throat, and upper respiratory conditions • Menstrual disorders • Musculoskeletal and soft tissue including back and upper and lower extremities • Obesity • Sexual assault/domestic abuse • STD SCREENING History • Reason for visit • Health status: medical, surgical, family • Dietary/nutritional assessment • Physical activity • Tobacco, alcohol, other drugs (including complementary and alternative medicines) • Abuse/neglect • Sexual practices Physical • Height • Weight (body mass index) • Blood pressure • Neck: adenopathy, thyroid • Breasts • Abdomen • Pelvic examination • Skin Laboratory Periodic • Pap test (physician and patient discretion after three consecutive normal test results if low risk) • Cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (every 5 years) As Indicated by Risk Factors • Bacteriuria testing • Fasting glucose test • Genetic testing/counseling • Hemoglobin Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Health Maintenance: Ages 65 Years and Older Urinary Incontinence: Bypass, Overflow Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Health Maintenance: Ages 19–39 Years Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Chapter 3 Health Maintenance: Ages 19–39 Years IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS (PHYSIOLOGIC CHANGES) The 19- to 39-years group is notable for more established menstrual function, punctuated for many by one or more pregnancies. Sexuality and sexual expression patterns have generally become well established and comfortable. Health care is directed toward prevention and health promotion because health is generally good in patients during these years. Leading Causes of Death • Malignant neoplasms • Motor vehicle accidents • Cardiovascular disease • Suicide • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome • Homicide • Cerebrovascular disease • Diabetes mellitus and its complications Leading Causes of Morbidity • Diabetes mellitus • Nose, throat, and upper respiratory conditions • Menstrual disorders • Musculoskeletal and soft tissue including back and upper and lower extremities • Obesity • Sexual assault/domestic abuse • STD SCREENING History • Reason for visit • Health status: medical, surgical, family • Dietary/nutritional assessment • Physical activity • Tobacco, alcohol, other drugs (including complementary and alternative medicines) • Abuse/neglect • Sexual practices Physical • Height • Weight (body mass index) • Blood pressure • Neck: adenopathy, thyroid • Breasts • Abdomen • Pelvic examination • Skin Laboratory Periodic • Pap test (physician and patient discretion after three consecutive normal test results if low risk) • Cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (every 5 years) As Indicated by Risk Factors • Bacteriuria testing • Fasting glucose test • Genetic testing/counseling • Hemoglobin Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Health Maintenance: Ages 65 Years and Older Urinary Incontinence: Bypass, Overflow Acne Inversa (Hidradenitis Suppurativa) Breast: Intraductal Papilloma Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Netters Obstetrics and Gynecology Jun 6, 2016 | Posted by admin in GYNECOLOGY | Comments Off on Health Maintenance: Ages 19–39 Years Full access? Get Clinical Tree
