A parent of a 12-year-old child states to the nurse, "My 12-year-old watches TV constantly while at home—is this OK?" The nurse should recommend to the parent that television viewing should be limited to _____ hours a day?
(Record your answer in a whole number.)
What will be an ideal response?
ANS:
2
Children may identify closely with people or characters portrayed in reading materials, movies, and television programs and commercials. Pediatric nurses can educate and support parents on the effects of mass media on their children by recommending that television viewing should be limited to 2 hours a day or less.
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