The nurse teaching safety to teens knows that which of these is the leading cause of death among adolescents?

A. Congenital anomalies: While congenital anomalies can contribute to infant mortality, they are not the leading cause of death among infants.

B. Respiratory distress: Respiratory distress can be a significant concern in newborns, especially premature infants, but it is not the leading cause of death among infants overall.

C. Low birth weight: Low birth weight is a risk factor for various health complications in infants, but it is not the leading cause of death among infants.

D. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS): SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant, typically during sleep. It is the leading cause of death among infants aged 1 month to 1 year, making it an essential consideration in health promotion and education efforts for parents.

A. Puberty might be delayed if scrotal changes have not occurred by the age of 11 years: This statement is accurate because the lack of scrotal changes by the age of 11 years may indicate delayed puberty, prompting further evaluation by a healthcare provider.

B. Growth spurts in height occur toward the end of midpuberty: Growth spurts in height typically occur during midpuberty, rather than toward the end, as adolescents experience a rapid increase

in skeletal growth.

C. Changes in the voice signal the beginning of puberty: While changes in the voice, such as voice cracking and deepening, are indeed part of puberty, they usually occur later in puberty, not necessarily at the beginning.

D. Gynecomastia commonly occurs during late puberty: Gynecomastia, the development of breast tissue in males, typically occurs during mid-puberty and may persist into late puberty but is not exclusive to that period.