The nurse is completing the health histories for twin toddlers. Which statement should the nurse make to the mother that focuses on the 2020 National Health Goals?
A) Discuss adequate dental care.
B) Explain the need for the toddlers to have socialization with other children.
C) Remind the mother that the toddlers need regularly scheduled vaccinations.
D) Stress the importance of home safety and prevention of accidental poisoning.
C
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The 2020 National Health Goal applicable to this situation is to reduce or eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, pertussis, and varicella. Dental care, socialization, and home safety are not 2020 National Health Goals.
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