The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance for parents of a school-age child on teaching the dangers of drugs and alcohol. What advice might be helpful for these parents?
A) School-age children are not ready to absorb information that deals with drugs and alcohol.
B) School-age children can think critically to interpret messages seen in advertising, media, and sports.
C) Parents must prevent their child from being exposed to messages that are in conflict with their values.
D) Discussions with children need to be based on facts and focused on the past and future.
Ans: B
School-age children can be taught how to think critically to interpret messages seen in advertising, media, sports, and entertainment personalities. School-age children are ready to absorb information that deals with drugs and alcohol and may be exposed to messages that are in conflict with their parents' values regarding smoking and alcohol. This may occur at school and cannot be prevented. Discussions with children need to be based on facts and focused on the present.
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