When preparing a safety workshop for early teens (13 to 15 years old),

When preparing a safety workshop for early teens (13 to 15 years old), the nurse recognizes that which of the following active strategy topics has the greatest potential for decreasing injuries in this population by affecting lifestyle changes?

1. Avoiding the nicotine habit
2. Keeping immunizations up to date
3. Eating a well-balanced, low-fat diet
4. Wearing a seat belt when riding in an automobile

ANSWER

ANS: 4
To promote an individual’s health, it is necessary for the individual to be in a safe environment and to practice a lifestyle that minimizes risk of injury. Active strategies are those in which the individual is actively involved through changes in lifestyle (e.g., wearing seat belts or installing outdoor lighting) and participation in wellness programs. Accidents involving automobiles ac-count for the most substantial number of injuries and deaths among this population from among the options provided.