The school health nurse is evaluating the home environments of several children as they relate to child safety. The nurse visits the home of each child and gathers the following data
Which of these activities places a child at the greatest risk for bodily harm? 1. The parents are in a methadone program.
2. The parents consume alcohol on a daily basis.
3. The child is permitted to take target practice with a revolver unsupervised.
4. The child is a latchkey child.
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Rationale:
1. Drug and alcohol use or past use also place the child at risk, but the use of firearms is more risky.
2. Drug and alcohol use or past use also place the child at risk, but the use of firearms is more risky.
3. Of all the activities mentioned, the child who is playing with guns is most at risk for injury.
4. A latchkey child needs special attention, but among the situations given is not at the highest risk.
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