The community health nurse has just completed a presentation to a group of parents regarding drowning prevention. Which statements by the parents indicate understanding of the teaching? Select all that apply
A) "I am so glad our 6-year-old child had swim lessons. We really can't afford a fence around our pool."
B) "Since we have a 16-year-old I am really concerned about supervision when our child is swimming in the ocean."
C) "We always make sure our babysitter keeps her CPR training up to date."
D) "It is scary to think that we have a pool and drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in children."
E) "We make sure to keep our bathroom door closed when our 10-month-old is walking around the house since the door handle is too high to reach."
Ans: B, C, D, E
In children older than 15 years of age, most drownings occur in natural water settings, such as oceans or lakes. Most incidents of drowning are accidental and result from inadequately supervising children of any age. It is important for any caregivers of children to be current on CPR in case of any accident. Children younger than 1 year old most often drown in bathtubs, buckets, or toilets, so keeping the bathroom door closed helps decrease the risk of drowning.
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