Asked by Lorenzo Palacios on May 20, 2024

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The nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing a teaching plan related to children and drowning.Which of the following sources of drowning will the nurse include in her plan? Select all that apply.

A) Bathtub
B) Child wading pool
C) Toilet
D) Mop bucket filled with water
E) None of the above

Child Wading Pool

A shallow pool designed for young children to play in under supervision, often portable and made of plastic.

Mop Bucket

A container, often equipped with a wringer, used for holding water and cleaning solution to damp-mop floors.

Drowning

A form of asphyxia due to aspiration of fluid into air passages, caused by submersion in water or another liquid.

  • Discern widespread causes of injuries and techniques to prevent them.
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ShaRaye ChesterMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C,D
Explanation :
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children aged 1 to 18 years.Children up to age 4 are especially at risk for drowning and should never be left unattended in or near a bathtub,hot tub,swimming pool,or other source of water.Even wading pools,toilets,and mop buckets hold enough water to drown a small child.All of the answers are correct as sources of drowning.