The nurse is planning a community education session regarding prevention of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The nurse would discuss which risk factors? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Age over 65
2. Male gender
3. Age under 18
4. High alcohol intake
5. Serving in the military
2,4,5
Rationale 1: The risk of TBI becomes higher at age 70.
Rationale 2: Males suffer twice as many TBIs as women.
Rationale 3: The age group with the highest risk is adults 18 to 25 years old.
Rationale 4: High alcohol intake is a risk factor for TBI.
Rationale 5: Military service increases the risk of TBI.
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