When Teaching Injury Prevention During the School-Age Years,the Health-Care Worker

question 33

Multiple Choice

When teaching injury prevention during the school-age years,the health-care worker should:

• A) teach the need to fear and distrust strangers.
• B) teach basic rules of water safety.
• C) avoid letting the child cook in a microwave oven.
• D) caution the child against engaging in competitive sports.

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