The nurse is preparing a neurological health seminar for the staff on the unit. Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching plan?
1. Older adults experience fewer accidents and injuries.
2. Alcohol or drug use increases the risk for accidents and injury.
3. Head injuries are more common in adults than children.
4. Epilepsy occurs only in children under age 15.
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Rationale 1: Older adults experience more accidents and injuries.
Rationale 2: Alcohol or drug use does increase the risk for accidents and injury and neurologic disorders.
Rationale 3: Head injuries are more common in children than adults.
Rationale 4: Epilepsy occurs across the age span.
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