A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a school-age child. What information is appropriate for the nurse to include for school-age children? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Discuss physical changes related to puberty.
B.
Discuss smoking and substance abuse.
C.
Provide simple explanations for questions.
D.
Read short stories daily to help language.
E.
School-age children require 8 to 12 hours of sleep each night.
ANS: A, B, E
Appropriate anticipatory guidance for a school-age child is to discuss physical changes that will occur in puberty (before they happen), discuss smoking and substance abuse (hopefully before they are exposed to it), and inform parents that children this age still need 8 to 12 hours of sleep a night. Simple explanations and short stories are more appropriate for toddlers.
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