A pediatric nurse is caring for the fourth of five children in one family. The nurse identifies that the parents need additional safety teaching when the mother mentions that:
A. a 2-year-old can safely sit in the front seat of a car.
B. teenagers need to practice safe sex.
C. children need to wear a helmet and safety pads when in-line skating.
D. children need to learn to swim even if parents do not have a swimming pool.
A
Educating parents or guardians about reducing risks of injuries to children and teaching ways to prevent accidents include the use of safety seats, as well as age-appropriate toys and placement of covers on electrical outlets.
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