A parent asks the nurse for advice in letting her child pursue an interest in sports. The parent asks which sports are the most dangerous

The nurse will advise this parent that most injuries in organized sports occur in which of the following sports? a. ice hockey, wrestling, and football c. karate, gymnastics, and dance
b. swimming, horseshoes, and hiking d. tennis, handball, and racquetball


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A Correct. Ice hockey, wrestling, and football are among the sports considered to be the most likely to result in injury.
B Incorrect. Swimming, horseshoes, and hiking are not associated with the same potential for injury. However, it is essential to advise parents of all potential injuries associated with both contact and noncontact sports.
C Incorrect. Karate, gymnastics, and dance are not associated with the same potential for injury. However, it is essential to advise parents of all potential injuries associated with both contact and noncontact sports.
D Incorrect. Tennis, handball, and racquetball are not associated with the same potential for injury. However, it is essential to advise parents of all potential injuries associated with both contact and noncontact sports.

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