A nurse is performing a health assessment and education session with the parent of a 4-year-old child during a routine well-child visit. Which recommendation is most appropriate to promote safety for the child at home?
Encourage the child to wear a helmet during risky physical activities appropriate for their age.
Install outlet covers to protect against electrical shock hazards.
Store household cleaning products and medications in locked cabinets.
Teach the child to ask for help before touching dangerous objects.
The correct answer highlights prevention of accidental ingestion of cleaning agents and medications, which is a significant risk for preschool-aged children due to their developmental tendency to explore and put objects in their mouths. Securely locking up harmful substances reduces this risk. While other options address safety considerations, they are either less relevant for a preschool-aged child or provide insufficient strategies to prevent injury. For example, wearing helmets is important but primarily pertains to older preschoolers or school-age children actively engaged in physical activities like biking. Electrical outlet covers are also relevant but address a risk more common in infants and younger toddlers. Lastly, teaching safety concepts such as asking for help before touching dangerous objects is developmentally advanced for most preschool-aged children.
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