The highest hospitalization and death rates for patients suffering a TBI is in what population?
A) Infants and toddlers because of shaken baby syndrome
B) Adolescents aged 12 to 19
C) Young adults aged 20 to 29
D) Adults 75 years of age or older
Ans: D
Feedback: Adults 75 years of age or older have the highest TBI-related hospitalization and death rates, and African Americans also have high mortality rates. This makes options A, B, and C incorrect.
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