ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about accidental drowning with the parents of a toddler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
While teaching a child to swim is valuable and can potentially reduce the risk of drowning, it does not eliminate the risk entirely. Even proficient swimmers, especially young children, should always have adult supervision near water.
This statement emphasizes a crucial safety measure. A responsible adult should always remain within arm's reach of a young child near water to prevent accidental drowning.
This statement is not entirely accurate. Accidental drownings can occur in various water bodies, including pools, bathtubs, and even small containers of water.
While placing a fence around a pool is an important safety measure, it is not the only precaution necessary. Adult supervision is still crucial, and the fence alone may not guarantee safety if a child gains access to the pool area.
Choice A reason:
While teaching a child to swim is valuable and can potentially reduce the risk of drowning, it does not eliminate the risk entirely. Even proficient swimmers, especially young children, should always have adult supervision near water.
Choice B reason:
Correct. This statement emphasizes a crucial safety measure. A responsible adult should always remain within arm's reach of a young child near water to prevent accidental drowning.
Choice C reason:
This statement is not entirely accurate. Accidental drownings can occur in various water bodies, including pools, bathtubs, and even small containers of water.
Choice D reason:
While placing a fence around a pool is an important safety measure, it is not the only precaution necessary. Adult supervision is still crucial, and the fence alone may not guarantee safety if a child gains access to the pool area.