The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse to help them choose a ...

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The parents of a preschooler ask the nurse to help them choose a preschool for their child. Which of the following are recommended guidelines and goals for choosing a preschool? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) The main goal of preschool is to improve reading and writing skills and readiness for entering into grade school.
  B) When selecting a preschool the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school and the teachers' qualifications.
  C) The teachers should decide how focused on curriculum the school should be for each individual student.
  D) The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices.
  E) The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment.
  F) The parent should observe the classroom to determine how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children.

Question 2

The nurse manager of an ambulatory well-child clinic is planning an evening lecture series for community family members that focus on the 2020 National Health Goals for safe medication administration.
 
  What topics should the nurse plan to include in this lecture series? A) Storing insulin in the refrigerator
  B) Avoiding alcohol use in adolescents
  C) Safe medication storage in the home
  D) Completing entire course of antibiotics as prescribed
  E) Nonpharmacologic ways to reduce stress and anxiety

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Answer to Question 1

B, D, F
Feedback:
When selecting a preschool the parent may want to consider the accreditation of the school, the teachers' qualifications, and recommendations of other parents. The parent should observe the classroom, evaluating the environment, noise level, and sanitary practices, as well as how the children interact with each other and how the teachers interact with the children. The main goal of preschool is to foster the child's social skills and accustom him or her to the group environment. The parents must decide how focused on curriculum they want the school to be. The type of discipline used in the school is also an important factor. Parents should not choose a preschool that uses corporal punishment.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E
Feedback:
The 2020 National Health Goals, which speak to medicine administration, include reducing the use of alcohol by adolescents and reducing the nonmedical use of psychotherapeutic drugs. Nurses can help the nation achieve these goals by educating parents about safe drug storage and teaching children and parents about effective nonpharmacologic ways to relieve stress or anxiety to help reduce drug dependence.