During a well-child examination, the parents of a 4-year-old client inform the nurse that they are thinking of buying a television for their child's bedroom and ask for advice as to whether this is appropriate. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. It is okay for children to have a television in their room as long as you limit the amount of time they watch it to less than 2 hours per day.
2. Research has shown that watching educational television shows improves a child's performance in school.
3. Don't buy a television for your child's room; he is much too young for that.
4. Research has shown that children with a television in their bedroom spend significantly less time playing outside than other children.
Question 2
Which adolescent behavior, reported by a parent, would cause the nurse to suspect possible substance abuse?
1. Becoming very involved with friends and in activities related to basketball
2. Becoming moody, crying, and weeping one minute and then cheerful and excited the next
3. Receiving numerous detentions for sleeping in class
4. Wearing baggy, oversized clothing and dyeing hair black
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