The school nurse is reviewing adolescent students’ incident reports.
Which observation would best indicate that the objectives of Healthy People 2030 are being met?

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is Choice B.

Choice A rationale

Allowing the family to visit whenever they wish can provide emotional support to the client, which is important in palliative care. However, it may not directly address the physical symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), such as pain and anxiety.

Choice B rationale

Administering medication as needed for pain and anxiety should be prioritized in the care plan for a client with MS in a palliative care unit. MS can cause varying degrees of pain and anxiety, and managing these symptoms can significantly improve the client’s quality of life during the advanced stages of the disease.

Choice C rationale

Maintaining a quiet environment with low lighting can help create a calm and comfortable atmosphere for the client. However, it does not directly address the physical symptoms of MS34.

Choice D rationale

Allowing the client to participate in the care provided can promote a sense of control and autonomy. However, it may not directly address the physical symptoms associated with MS34.

Answer and explanation

The correct answer is Choice D.

Choice A rationale

While having 80% of students participate in a voluntary sex education seminar is a positive outcome, it does not directly indicate the success of a pregnancy prevention program.

Participation in a seminar does not necessarily translate into behavior change. Students may attend the seminar but not apply the knowledge or skills learned, which would not result in a decrease in teenage pregnancies.

Choice B rationale

A reported average delay of 2 years for the first sexual encounter among students can be seen as a positive outcome, as it may reduce the risk of teenage pregnancies. However, this delay does not guarantee that students are using effective contraception when they do start having sex. Therefore, while this outcome may contribute to the success of a pregnancy prevention program, it is not the strongest evidence of success.

Choice C rationale

Parental support for a pregnancy prevention program in schools is important for the program’s implementation and sustainability. However, parental support does not directly result in a decrease in teenage pregnancies. Parents can be supportive of the program, but if the students do not apply the knowledge or skills learned, the number of teenage pregnancies may not decrease.

Choice D rationale

A decrease in the number of teenage pregnancies in the school district is the strongest evidence of the program’s success. This outcome directly aligns with the goal of a pregnancy prevention program, which is to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies. If the school district reports a decrease in the number of teenage pregnancies, it indicates that the program is effectively helping students to prevent pregnancies.