A mother is concerned that a school-age child will pick up the habit of smoking because so many children in the school smoke. What should the nurse instruct the mother about this behavior?
A) Be a role model and do not smoke.
B) Remind the child that smoking costs money.
C) Discuss other tobacco choices that can be used instead.
D) Explain that the child can experiment with smoking when older.
A
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To discourage use of tobacco by school-age children, parents need to be role models of excellent nonsmoking health behavior in hopes children will follow their good example. Explaining that smoking costs money might not make an impact on a school-age child's decision to start smoking. Discussing other tobacco choices is inappropriate because smokeless tobacco also has associated health risks. The child should be encouraged to refrain from smoking throughout life.
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