Author Question: A father is discussing the new swimming pool the family has put in for the children to use. The ... (Read 80 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A father is discussing the new swimming pool the family has put in for the children to use. The nurse should provide education on:

1. Placing a gate around the pool with a child safety lock.
2. Keeping the chlorine balanced.
3. Keeping the water temperature above 80 degrees.
4. Placing lights around the pool.

Question 2

A 36-month-old girl is being measured at the nurses' station. The nurse knows that she should do which of the following before using the stadiometer?

1. Remove the child's shoes for an accurate height measurement
2. Allow the child to stand on his toes while being measured
3. Allow the child to have a ponytail when the height is being measured
4. All should be asked of the child.

xiaomengxian · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. A gate with a safety lock can prevent children from wandering into the pool area without an adult present.
2. The chlorine balance is not the top priority.
3. The water temperature will fluctuate with the weather and is not a safety hazard at this time.
4. Lights can increase the visual field, but will not prevent accidents for children.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Shoes should not be worn during the measurement of height.
2. The child should stand flat during the measurement of height.
3. A ponytail should not be present during the measurement of height.
4. The child should remove his shoes for an accurate height measurement.