The school nurse working with a group of adolescents with mood disorders is aware that the third leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds is which of the following?
a. automobile accidents c. suicide
b. drug overdose d. disease
C
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A Incorrect: Automobile accidents are not the third leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds.
B Incorrect: Drug overdose is not the third leading cause of death in 10- to-19 year olds.
C Correct: Suicide is the third leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds.
D Incorrect: Disease is not the third leading cause of death in 10- to 19-year-olds.
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