A nurse is providing guidance to a group of parents of children in the infant-to-preschool age group. After reviewing statistics on the most common cause of death in this age group, the nurse would include information about prevention of:

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental injury is the leading cause of death for children in the infant-to-preschool age group. Therefore, the nurse should provide guidance on preventing accidental injuries, such as pool and traffic accidents, instead of focusing on other health concerns such as heart disease, cancer, or pneumonia.

A Nurse Is Providing Guidance to a Group of Parents