A school nurse at a high school suggests that all students have an edu

A school nurse at a high school suggests that all students have an educational unit on newborn care in their required health class. Which of the following provides the best rationale for this suggestion?

a. Because all adults should be knowledgeable in basic child care
b. Because the first year of life is the most hazardous until old age
c. To help convince students not to engage in sexual intercourse
d. To demonstrate the incredible responsibilities in parenthood

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
The first year of life is the most hazardous until the age of 65 years. Many parents, often out of ignorance, do intentional acts that were not meant to injure or kill the child. Many new parents feel unprepared to care for a newborn and lack knowledge of normal growth and development. Newborn education would not help convince adolescents not to engage in sexual intercourse. Although this education may show the responsibilities associated with parenthood and is important for all adults to have, the purpose of the education is to prevent injuries and accidents among the infant population.