The nurse is providing education on childhood safety to a group of parents. In response to a question, the nurse relates that the major causes of death in toddlers include which of the following? Choose all that apply
A) Infections
B) Childhood diseases
C) Drowning
D) Motor vehicle crashes
E) Accidents
Ans: C, D, E
Accidents, such as motor vehicle crashes, poisonings, burns, drowning, choking and aspirations, and falls are the major cause of death in toddlers. Childhood diseases are not a factor due to current immunization protection. Most infections are treatable with antibiotics.
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