Question

following education about health risks in adolescents, which parental statement requires correction by the nurse? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct.

\suicide is a leading cause of death in adolescents.\

\eating disorders are more common in teen boys than girls.\

\the incidence of substance use among adolescents in high school is low.\

\anorexia nervosa and bulimia are two eating disorders that appear in adolescence.\

\drowning and use of firearms are commoncauses of death among adolescents.\

Explanation:

• Suicide is indeed a leading cause of death in adolescents.
• Eating disorders are more common in teen girls than boys.
• The incidence of substance use among adolescents in high school is not low.
• Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are two eating disorders that appear in adolescence.
• Drowning and use of firearms are common causes of death among adolescents.

Answer:

• B. "Eating disorders are more common in teen boys than girls."
• C. "The incidence of substance use among adolescents in high school is low."