Playground safety protects children from injury. A nurse visits a new community church and notices rope swings and a trampoline. What action should the nurse take?

1. No action is required
2. Explain to the church officials that those items are not recommended for playgrounds because they create the potential for injury
3. Supervise the children closely when they are using this equipment
4. Call the police to have the items confiscated


ANS: 2
Rope swings and trampolines are not recommended for playgrounds.

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