What safety measures should a nurse teach/encourage for school-age children?
1. Have a gate blocking access to the stairs
2. Wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle as well as a helmet and pads for rollerblading
3. Always check mirrors before starting to drive
4. Keep sharp objects out of reach
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Feedback
1. This action would be appropriate for infants and toddlers, not school-age children.
2. This is an appropriate safety measure for school-age children since they learn and participate in these activities.
3. School-age children are too young to drive, so this advice is inappropriate.
4. This action would be more appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers. School-age children should be taught safety and/or avoidance of sharp objects.
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