A mother is discussing with the nurse a recent story in the local news about a child being abducted. She is concerned about the safety of her preschool child and wonders what she should tell her child to keep her safe but without frightening her. Which of the following would be the best recommendation for the nurse to give the mother in this case?
a) Explain in a calm and everyday manner how the child should stay away from strangers in cars
b) Don't worry about it; the odds of your child being abducted are very low
c) It is your responsibility to keep your child safe, not your child's; keep her in your sight at all times
d) Wait until the child is school-aged before telling her what to do, so she will be better able to handle it
Answer: Explain in a calm and everyday manner how the child should stay away from strangers in cars