A nurse is assigned to four children of different ages. In which age group should the nurse understand that body integrity is a concern?
a. Toddler
b. Preschooler
c. School-age child
d. Adolescent
ANS: C
School-age children have a heightened concern about body integrity. They place importance and value on their bodies and are oversensitive to anything that constitutes a threat or suggestion of injury. Body integrity is not as important a concern to toddlers, preschoolers, or adolescents.
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