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scienceeasy

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The home health nurse assesses the home for possible dangers because of her awareness that the second leading cause of accidental death in children 1 to 4 years of age is:
 
  a. falls.
  b. asphyxiation.
  c. poisons.
  d. burns.

Question 2

The home health nurse stresses to parents that the leading cause of fatal injury in children younger than 1 year of age is from:
 
  a. burns.
  b. poisons.
  c. asphyxiation.
  d. motor vehicle accidents.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Burns are the second leading cause of accidental death in children 1 to 4 years of age.

Answer to Question 2

C
In children younger than 1 year, the leading cause of fatal injury is asphyxiation.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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