The primary cause of death among school-age children is: 1. ...

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The primary cause of death among school-age children is:
 
  1. Suicide.
   2. Cancer.
   3. Unintentional injury and homicide.
   4. Sickle Cell Disease.

Question 2

A nurse is plotting the growth grid for a child with a known diagnosis of achondroplasia. The nurse should know that:
 
  1. A specific growth grid should be used for patients with achondroplasia.
   2. The weight of the child will be above the normal limits while the height is below the normal limits.
   3. A child with this diagnosis will not usually live past the age of 10.
   4. This diagnosis occurs mostly in boys.

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Though suicide is a concern and a cause of death, this is not the leading cause of death.
2. Cancer is in the top 10 causes of death, but is not the leading cause of death.
3. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death. Education and safety are important to help prevent these injuries.
4. Sickle cell disease is not a leading cause of death for this age group.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A child with this known diagnosis should be tracked on a growth grid specifically for achondroplasia.
2. Weight will be within normal limits for a child.
3. A child with this diagnosis can lead a relatively normal life span.
4. This diagnosis can occur in both males and females.