When speaking to a group of teenagers regarding risky behaviors that can lead to spinal cord injuries (SCI), the nurse should mention: Select all that apply

1. Not appointing a designated driver.
2. Diving into unfamiliar water.
3. Refusing to wear a helmet while dirt-biking.
4. Wearing leather-soled shoes.
5. Forgetting to wear prescription glasses.


1. Not appointing a designated driver.
2. Diving into unfamiliar water.
3. Refusing to wear a helmet while dirt-biking.

Rationale: Not appointing a designated driver. The key to reducing the incidence of these injuries is to decrease high-risk behaviors such as driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Diving into unfamiliar water. The key to reducing the incidence of these injuries is to decrease high-risk behaviors such as diving into shallow water. Refusing to wear a helmet while dirt-biking. The key to reducing the incidence of these injuries is to decrease high-risk behaviors such as lack of seat belt and helmet use. Wearing leather-soled shoes. Falls are more of a risk factor for the older population, so wearing rubber-soled shoes would be more appropriate for that population. Forgetting to wear prescription glasses. Falls are more of a risk factor for the older population, so remembering one's glasses would be more appropriate for that population.

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