The nurse is preparing to discuss the most frequent causes of death in adolescents with a group of high school students. On which area should the nurse focus during this discussion?

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Unintentional injuries, most commonly those involving motor vehicles, are the leading cause of death among adolescents. This is the area in which the nurse should focus during the discussion with the high school students. Water, home, and firearm safety are not identified as leading causes of death in adolescents.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Discuss the Most Frequent Causes