A school nurse is developing a health education program for third grad

A school nurse is developing a health education program for third grade students about how to play safely. Which of the following provides the best rationale for this nursing action?

a. The kids were playing chicken in front of the school buses each day.
b. The students are at the age when they begin to engage in risky behaviors.
c. Toys can have unexpected hazards from lead paint to small swallowable parts.
d. Without proper head protection, many sports can lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI).

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: D
Head injury from cycling and other wheeled sports, such as skateboarding, is a leading cause of child death and disability. Without proper head protection, a fall from as little as two feet can cause TBI. The use of helmets and proper protective equipment can substantially reduce the risk of injuries. Adolescents are the population who begin to engage in risky behaviors. As third graders, these children are not typically at risk for swallowing small parts from toys. Although the education may provide information about why it is not safe to play chicken in front of the school buses, this is a behavior that should be stopped by the rules and regulations that are in place at the school.