The nurse is preparing a safety-related program for a group of parents

The nurse is preparing a safety-related program for a group of parents of 5- to 14-year-olds. Which of the following topics is most likely to positively impact the leading cause of injury for this age-group?

1. “Keeping them safe while they play sports”
2. “Bicycle riding with safety in mind”
3. “Safety first when around water”
4. “Don’t let fire hurt your child”

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Children 5 to 14 years of age account for nearly one third of bicyclists killed in traffic accidents. While the remaining options deal with risk factors, the priority relates to bicycle-oriented acci-dents.