The nurse is preparing a presentation regarding prevention of the unintentional injuries of drowning and bicycle accidents resulting in death
The population attending the presentation are parents of children ages 1 to 14. Which groups of parents would be best for the nurse to target when preparing this presentation? Select all that apply.
A) American Indian parents
B) Parents of female children
C) Parents who live in government subsidized housing
D) Single parents
E) Asian American parents
Ans: A, C, D
Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 14 in the United States. Risk factors associated with childhood injuries include male gender, low socioeconomic status, parents who are unmarried or single, poor housing, and the highest rates of death are seen in American Indian/Alaska Natives children, followed by African American children.
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