A nurse wanted to increase the safety of a family with a small toddler. Which of the following would be a secondary prevention measure in relation to poisoning?
a. Assessing for hazardous materials in the home and suggesting that these materials be kept in a locked cabinet over the refrigerator
b. Encouraging the family to minimize the use of household chemicals and pesticides
c. Encouraging the family to use household chemicals only when proper ventilation is available
d. Printing stickers for the parents to attach to the phone with the telephone number of the nearest poison control center
ANS: A
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