The nurse presented an educational program for parents regarding children and adolescent health issues noted specifically in Healthy People 2020
Following the program, the nurse listened to several people talking to each other about the contents of the program. Which of the following statements made by program participants indicate that further education is required? 1. "No one needs training to put in a car seat. Parents just need to buy them.".
2. "As parents, we have to actively watch our children to make sure they remain safe.".
3. "After that program, I realize that my 14 year old may need psychologic counseling for depression. I just thought he was in a blue funk, but he could actually try to commit suicide.".
4. "Up until now, I've let older children swim alone without supervision. That is going to stop.".
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Rationale 1: Parents should be educated about the appropriate ways to place and use car seats to reduce child deaths. Car seat placement is very important and critical to prevent injury during accidents.
Rationale 2: Parents should be educated regarding the use of active supervision as a mechanism to decrease child injury risk.
Rationale 3: Parents should recognize teens that are in need of psychologic counseling to help prevent suicide.
Rationale 4: Parents should use active supervision while young people are swimming to reduce their risk of injury or death.
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