The nurse is teaching parents of preschool-aged children strategies to prevent sexual abuse. What should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Back up a child's right to say no.
b. Don't take what your child says too seriously.
c. Take a second look at signals of potential danger.
d. Don't be too detailed about examples of sexual assault.
e. Remind children that even "nice" people sometimes do mean things.
ANS: A, C, E
To provide protection and preparation from sexual abuse, parents should back up a child's right to say no, take a second look at signals of potential danger, and remind children that even "nice" people sometimes do mean things. Parents should take what children say seriously and they should give specific definitions and examples of sexual assault.
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