A nurse is providing an educational series on the prevention of injuries. Which of the following interventions identified by the nurse are examples of key approaches in the prevention of injury? Select all that apply
a. helmet safety programs
b. covering electrical outlets with safety covers
c. legislation
d. regulation
A, B, C, D
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Correct All are correct. The key approaches to injury prevention include education, changes in the environment and in products, and legislation or regulation. A helmet safety program would be a form of injury prevention education. Covering electrical outlets with safety covers is one example of changing the environment to promote safety.
Incorrect All answers are correct.
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