A child-friendly waiting area is being created in a neighborhood health center. The nurses at the health center are selecting appropriate games, books, and toys for the children
Which of the following, if selected by the nurses, indicates an awareness of child safety? 1. Tinker toys
2. Soft stuffed animals of various sizes
3. Plastic or heavy-cardboard picture books
4. 500-piece jigsaw puzzles
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Rationale: Plastic or heavy-cardboard picture books are safe for any age child. Tinker toys have a great many sticks and small pieces that are not safe for the small child. Large jigsaw puzzles also have small pieces that a child could swallow. Stuffed animals can carry dust, cannot be cleaned, and would be dangerous in an area where many children of all ages might play with them.
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