Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching about injury prevention with the guardian of an infant. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?

(a) I should make sure my baby's clothing does not have buttons on it.

(b) I should never leave my baby unattended on a changing table.

(c) I should always strap my baby into a car seat, even for short trips.

(d) I should make sure my baby's crib has firm sides and no loose bedding.

Answer 1

The statement by the guardian that indicates an understanding of the teaching is option (b) I should never leave my baby unattended on a changing table.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement by the guardian that indicates an understanding of the teaching is option (b) I should never leave my baby unattended on a changing table. This statement shows that the guardian understands the importance of supervising the baby closely to prevent injuries, such as falls, while on the changing table.

Option (a) I should make sure my baby's clothing does not have buttons on it is incorrect because buttons on clothing can pose a choking hazard to infants.

Option (c) I should always strap my baby into a car seat, even for short trips is incorrect because it is not related to injury prevention at home.

Option (d) I should make sure my baby's crib has firm sides and no loose bedding is incorrect because it is related to safe sleep practices rather than injury prevention during wakeful activities.