A nurse is caring for a preschool-aged child who has been exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) on a regular basis. Because of the exposure to ETS, the nurse recognizes that this child is at greater risk for:
a. Middle ear infections
b. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
c. Living in poverty
d. Behavioral disturbances
A
Children exposed to ETS experience increased episodes of middle ear infections, asthma, upper respiratory tract infections, and more missed school days. SIDS incidence increases with ETS exposure, but this is not a concern with a preschool-aged child.
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