NCLEX-RN

Category - Safety

A nurse is researching on the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among teen-agers in the country. The nurse determines that which of the following is considered as the leading cause of death in teenagers?
  1. Automobile accidents
  2. Sports-related injuries
  3. Suicide
  4. Drowning, fire and firearms
Explanation
Answer: C - The leading cause of death in teenagers is suicide, which is associated with poverty, family breakup, and availability of weapons. Drowning and fire are the leading cause of fatalities in school-aged children. Automobile accidents are common in the middle-aged group, while sports injuries are common accidents in adolescents.
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