A nurse is providing community education on home safety. An important safety measure to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning is to instruct clients to
a. have furnaces maintained professionally on a regular basis.
b. inspect all electrical plugs before using them.
c. install smoke detectors on each floor of the house.
d. store a fire extinguisher near or in the kitchen.
A
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is formed by incomplete combustion of carbon fuels. CO poisoning is associated with being in an enclosed space with gases or fire. Faulty furnaces also are a risk factor; therefore furnaces should be professionally maintained on an annual basis.
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