Although understanding risk factors for violence is crucial for developing prevention strategies, the risk factors do not predict whether a particular individual will become violent. For children who begin their violence early in life, the strongest risk factor for violence is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Antisocial behavior is a strong predictor of future violence, especially when it manifests early in life, indicating a persistent pattern of deviance.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Atopic dermatitis commonly presents in infancy often within the first six months of life.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Circulatory overload is not a contributing factor to drowning pathophysiology. Laryngospasm, surfactant washout, anoxic injury, and pulmonary aspiration are all critical mechanisms involved.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Renal tubular acidosis is associated with normal anion gap metabolic acidosis, unlike conditions like diabetic ketoacidosis and renal failure.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A large atrial septal defect has low turbulence and pressure gradients, making it less likely to develop infective endocarditis compared to high-pressure lesions such as VSDs or valvular regurgitations.