A nurse should provide anticipatory guidance to parents of toddlers and preschoolers concerning injury prevention. Which of these injuries should the nurse identify as occurring in toddlers and preschoolers? Select all that apply
1. Drowning
2. Falls
3. Sports injuries
4. Poisoning
1, 2, 4
Rationale:
1. Injuries that occur frequently in toddlers and preschoolers include drowning, falls, and poisonings.
2. Injuries that occur frequently in toddlers and preschoolers include drowning, falls, and poisonings.
3. Sports injuries usually occur in older children.
4. Injuries that occur frequently in toddlers and preschoolers include drowning, falls, and poisonings.
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