Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing health promotion teaching to an adolescent.Which of the following is the leading cause of death among this age group?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Accidents. Among the given choices, accidents are the leading cause of death in this age group due to factors like motor vehicle accidents, drowning, falls, and drug overdoses. Accidents are often preventable through education and safety measures. Suicide (B), homicide (C), and cancer (D) are significant causes of death in various age groups but are not the leading cause in this particular age group.