When Planning a Parenting Class,the Nurse Should Explain That the Leading

question 4

Multiple Choice

When planning a parenting class,the nurse should explain that the leading cause of death in children 1 to 4 years of age in the United States is:

• A) Premature birth
• B) Congenital anomalies
• C) Accidental death
• D) Respiratory tract illness

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Definitions:

Pepsinogen

The inactive precursor of pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins in the stomach.

Ileocecal Valve

A valve located between the ileum (last portion of the small intestine) and the cecum (first part of the large intestine) that controls the flow of digested food.

Pyloric Sphincter

A muscular valve regulating the flow of food from the stomach to the duodenum of the small intestine.

Anal Sphincter

A circular muscle that surrounds the anus, controlling the passage of feces out of the body through the anal opening.