Pediatric nurses are confronted with an increase in lifestyle-related illnesses of children, such as:
1. Diabetes.
2. Hypertension.
3. Obesity.
4. All of the above.
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1. Diabetes is a lifestyle-related illness for some children.
2. Hypertension is increasing in the population because of diet and lack of exercise.
3. Obesity is rising in children because of diet and exercise issues.
4. All of the responses are correct. Diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are all increasing lifestyle illnesses in children.
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