The nurse is teaching a community education class on prevention of neck injury. Which information would the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Be certain the car's headrests are positioned correctly.
2. Wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
3. Ride only in the backseat of a car.
4. Disable side curtain airbags
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Rationale 1: Proper positioning of headrests can help prevent neck injury.
Rationale 2: Helmets offer some protection for the skull but do not protect the neck.
Rationale 3: There is no evidence that riding in the backseat protects the neck.
Rationale 4: There is no evidence that side curtain airbags increase neck injury.
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