A 16-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department with a head injury. The nurse knows that adolescents are vulnerable to injuries related to which of the following?
A) Falls from beds
B) Automobile accidents
C) Play-related injuries
D) Falls from staircases
B
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Adolescents are prone to injuries related to activities that involve high risk, such as driving. Adolescents tend to be impulsive and take unnecessary risks as a result of peer pressure. Falling from the bed is common in infants. Play-related injuries are commonly seen in school-aged children, and falling from staircases is a common injury among toddlers.
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