The pediatric nurse is presenting school-age children with information on safety issues to follow when going home alone. What guidelines should they be educated to follow? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ask for identification before letting someone in the house.
b. Never accept rides with strangers.
c. Keep doors locked.
d. Do not enter house if door is ajar.
e. Walk to and from school with friends.
ANS: B, C, D, E
Strangers should never be allowed in the house. Children should be instructed never to accept rides with strangers, to keep doors locked, not to enter the house if the door is ajar, and to walk to and from school with friends.
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