When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years, what should the nurse include?
a. Teach children about the need to fear strangers.
b. Teach basic rules of water safety.
c. Avoid letting children cook in microwave ovens.
d. Caution children against engaging in competitive sports.
ANS: B
Water safety instruction is an important component of injury prevention at this age. The child should be taught to swim, select safe and supervised places to swim, swim with a companion, check sufficient water depth for diving, and use an approved flotation device. Teach stranger safety, not fear of strangers. This includes telling the child not to go with strangers, not to wear personalized clothing in public places, to tell parents if anyone makes child feel uncomfortable, and to say no in uncomfortable situations. Teach the child safe cooking. Caution against engaging in dangerous sports such as jumping on trampolines.
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