The pediatric nurse working with preschoolers will find which of the following problems to be more common at this age than at any other age?
a. appendicitis and tonsillitis requiring day surgeries or one-day hospitalization
b. accidents, cuts, bruises, and major traumas requiring emergency room care
c. poisoning with lead, plants, household chemicals, and other sources
d. minor illnesses such as colds, otitis media, and gastrointestinal disturbances
D
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A Incorrect. The pediatric nurse working with preschoolers will not find that appendicitis and tonsillitis requiring day surgeries or one-day hospitalization are more common at this age.
B Incorrect. The pediatric nurse working with preschoolers will not find that accidents, cuts, bruises, and major traumas requiring emergency room care are more common at this age.
C Incorrect. The pediatric nurse working with preschoolers will not find that poisoning with lead, plants, household chemicals, and other sources are more common at this age.
D Correct. The pediatric nurse working with preschoolers will find that minor illnesses such as colds, otitis media, and gastrointestinal disturbances are more common at this age.
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