The nurse is assessing a 16-year-old who has been diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD).The nurse realizes that such risk-taking behavior (e.g. ,unprotected sex)is most often a result of:
A) Peer pressure
B) Poor self-esteem
C) Social expectation
D) Lack of information

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For some adolescents,a decline in self-esteem results in increased risk-taking behavior.This is demonstrated in unsafe behaviors such as premature sexual activity,unprotected sex,risky driving,or substance abuse.The remaining options represent factors that may affect decision making but they do not have as big an impact on this age-group as is poor self-esteem.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 16-Year-Old Who Has Been Diagnosed