A school nurse is planning a safety education program for adolescents. Which of the following should the nurse plan to include?
Provide a lecture encouraging adolescents on taking calculated risks.
Offer rewards for those who report witnessing a peer engaging in high-risk behavior.
Give several pamphlets about safety for the adolescents to read on their own.
Create a mock scene of a motor-vehicle crash to illustrate the consequences of high-risk behavior.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Providing a lecture that encourages taking calculated risks may lead adolescents to underestimate the dangers of certain activities rather than promoting safety.
B. Offering rewards for reporting high-risk behavior may create an environment of distrust and could discourage open dialogue among peers regarding safety issues.
C. Giving pamphlets does not engage adolescents effectively; they may not read or absorb the information thoroughly without interactive discussion.
D. Creating a mock scene of a motor-vehicle crash effectively demonstrates the serious consequences of high-risk behaviors, engaging students in a way that promotes awareness and understanding of safety.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. While child protective services may be necessary in cases of abuse or neglect, it is premature to take this action without understanding the family's dynamics and assessing the parent’s knowledge and skills regarding asthma management.
B. Providing a detailed medication schedule and healthcare provider information is helpful but does not actively engage the parent in the child's care or education about asthma management.
C. Empowering the parent through comprehensive education will foster engagement and collaboration, equipping them with the knowledge needed to support their child's asthma management effectively at home.
D. Reviewing the asthma action plan is important, but it should involve both the child and parent to ensure that the parent is actively engaged and understands how to implement the plan.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Improved hydration is important but not directly indicative of an asthma attack improvement.
B. A barking cough is often associated with conditions like croup and does not indicate improvement in asthma symptoms.
C. Decreased temperature is not a specific indicator of improvement in asthma and may not correlate with the severity of an asthma attack.
D. Decreased stridor indicates a reduction in airway obstruction and inflammation, signifying an improvement in the child’s respiratory status during an asthma attack.