The nurse is preparing a class for a group of adolescents about promoting safety. Which of the following would the nurse plan to include as the leading cause of adolescent injuries?

The nurse is providing teaching about car safety to the parents of a 5-year-old girl who weighs 45 pounds. What should the nurse instruct the parents to do?

The nurse emphasizes that a toddler under the age of 18 months should never be spanked primarily for which reason?

The nurse is conducting a routine health assessment of a 3-month-old boy and notices a flat occiput. The nurse provides teaching and emphasizes the importance of tummy time. Which of the following responses by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

During the health history, the mother of a 4-month-old child tells the nurse she is concerned that her baby is not doing what he should be at this age. What is the nurse’s best response?

The nurse is conducting a routine health assessment of a 3-month-old boy and notices a flat occiput. The nurse provides teaching and emphasizes the importance of tummy time. Which of the following responses by the mother indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse has determined that an 8-year-old girl is at risk for being overweight. Which of the following interventions would be a priority prior to developing the care plan?

During a health check-up without his parents, a 17-year-old tells the nurse he is gay. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

During a health check-up without his parents, a 17-year-old tells the nurse he is gay. Which of the following approaches should the nurse take?

An adolescent is scheduled for outpatient arthroscopic surgery on his knee next week. As part of preparing him for the procedure, which action would be most appropriate?