The nurse is preparing an educational program regarding Healthy People 2020. Which of the following pieces of information is important to include for caregivers of infants and young children? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "Infants should always be placed to sleep on their backs.".
2. "Children should be taught to wash their hands.".
3. "Caregivers should ensure that the children's toys are age-appropriate.".
4. "Parents should be educated about the importance of immunizations.".
5. "Caregivers should inspect the children's toys for small possibly inhalable parts.".
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: "Infants should always be placed to sleep on their backs.". Infants who sleep on their backs have a reduced risk of developing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Rationale 2: "Children should be taught to wash their hands.". Children should be taught hygiene measures such as handwashing to prevent the spread of infection.
Rationale 3: "Caregivers should ensure that the children's toys are age-appropriate.". Age-appropriate toys should be provided for children to ensure that young infants or children do not inhale small parts or choke on plastic bags that may found in toys meant to be played with by older children.
Rationale 4: "Parents should be educated about the importance of immunizations.". Children should be immunized to prevent the spread of preventable infections.
Rationale 5: "Caregivers should inspect the children's toys for small possibly inhalable parts.". Some toys may include inhalable parts. Caregivers should ensure that they are providing toys that are safe.
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