The nurse is assessing a child with Down syndrome. The nurse recognizes that which are possible comorbidities that can occur with Down syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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Children with Down syndrome often have multiple comorbidities, contributing to numerous other conditions. Respiratory tract infections are prevalent; when combined with cardiac anomalies, they are the chief cause of death, particularly during the first year. The incidence of leukemia is several times more frequent than expected in the general population, and in about half of the cases, the type is acute megakaryoblastic leukemia.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Child with Down Syndrome