A nurse is preparing a program for a group of parents about injury prevention. Which of the following would the nurse include as an important contributing factor for cervical spine injury in a child?
A) Exposure to teratogens while in utero
B) Immaturity of the central nervous system
C) Increased mobility of the spine
D) Incomplete myelinization
C
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Compared to the adult, a child's spine is very mobile, especially in the cervical spine region, resulting in a higher risk for cervical spine injury. Exposure to teratogens in utero may lead to altered growth and development of the brain or spinal cord. Immaturity of the central nervous system places the infant at risk for insults that may result in delayed motor skill attainment or cerebral palsy. Incomplete myelinization reflects the lack of motor control.
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