The nurse is presenting a talk on spinal cord injury for a community health fair. Which statement on the part of the attendees indicates that they understand the risk factors and prevention methods associated with spinal cord injury?
A)"There isn't much I can do to prevent a head injury when another vehicle hits my car."
B)"As long as my grandson wears a helmet, he will be safe on his motorcycle."
C)"I'm going to spend extra time discussing this talk with my college-age son because of his higher risk for spinal cord injury."
D)"Due to their elevated risk, I'd like you to present this talk to members of the local Native American population."

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A)The highest-risk population for spinal cord injuries is young adult males, including college-age men. Riding motorcycles increases the risk of spinal cord injuries, even when helmets are used. Native Americans are the ethnic group with the lowest risk of spinal cord injury. Using a seat belt is a major preventive action for individuals who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.
B)The highest-risk population for spinal cord injuries is young adult males, including college-age men. Riding motorcycles increases the risk of spinal cord injuries, even when helmets are used. Native Americans are the ethnic group with the lowest risk of spinal cord injury. Using a seat belt is a major preventive action for individuals who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.
C)The highest-risk population for spinal cord injuries is young adult males, including college-age men. Riding motorcycles increases the risk of spinal cord injuries, even when helmets are used. Native Americans are the ethnic group with the lowest risk of spinal cord injury. Using a seat belt is a major preventive action for individuals who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.
D)The highest-risk population for spinal cord injuries is young adult males, including college-age men. Riding motorcycles increases the risk of spinal cord injuries, even when helmets are used. Native Americans are the ethnic group with the lowest risk of spinal cord injury. Using a seat belt is a major preventive action for individuals who are involved in motor vehicle crashes.

The Nurse Is Presenting a Talk on Spinal Cord Injury