A nurse is planning a community health education program for young adults. Which of the following considerations should be made by the nurse?
a. The age span encompassing young adulthood is between 20 to 30 years of age.
b. The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
c. The number of young adults in the United States is increasing.
d. The maternal mortality rate is at its lowest point since 1980.
Answer: b. The number one cause of death for young adults is injury.
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