The nurse is discussing safety of the preschool-age child with a group of caregivers. Of the following statements, which is the most important advice the nurse could offer this group of caregivers?
A) Stop the car any time the preschooler unbuckles his restraints.
B) Explain that wearing a seat belt is a law and that a police officer will give you a ticket if the child removes the seat belt.
C) Wear your own seat belt every time you drive.
D) Reward your child with candy or some other treat each time the child keeps the seat belt on.
Question 2
The caregivers of a child just diagnosed with diabetes express concern that they won't remember the different signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. As a result, they are afraid they won't handle an emergency correctly.
The best initial response by the nurse would be to:
A) instruct them to treat the reaction as if it's hypoglycemia, which is more likely.
B) repeat the signs and symptoms over and over until they seem to understand.
C) suggest that the child wear an insulin pump for continuous insulin administration.
D) give the caregivers educational pamphlets and videos about diabetes.
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