External-cause codes for terrorism events take priority over all other external cause codes except _____.
A) cataclysmic events
B) child and adult abuse
C) transport accidents
D) self-injurious behaviors

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External-cause codes for terrorism events are prioritized in coding except when documenting cases of child and adult abuse, which take precedence over terrorism events. This is because the coding guidelines prioritize the documentation of abuse due to its direct impact on the individual's health and the implications for social and protective services intervention.

External-Cause Codes for Terrorism Events Take Priority Over All Other