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Pediatric Nursing by Kathryn Rudd,Diane Kocisko

Edition 0ISBN: 978-0803621794
book Pediatric Nursing by Kathryn Rudd,Diane Kocisko cover

Pediatric Nursing by Kathryn Rudd,Diane Kocisko

Edition 0ISBN: 978-0803621794
Exercise 1
The most common cause of hospital admission among children is
A) traumatic injury.
B) asthma.
C) mental health.
D) surgery.
Explanation
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Situation: Common causes of admission in hospitals among children in America.
Required: The primary cause of child hospitalization in America
Justification:
Asthma is a respiratory disease that can trigger allergic reactions which can lead to difficulty of breathing. It is the leading cause for hospitalization among children that is based on the following sources; "Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality", "Healthcare Cost and Utilization project KID database", and the 2011 report of the "United States Department of Health and Human Service".
Hence, correct answer is (B) "asthma"
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