During a home visit, the nurse determines that a toddler is at risk for injury. What did the nurse assess to identify this client's risk?
1. Unscreened windows
2. Electrical outlets uncovered
3. Yard with a built-in pool unfenced
4. Cleaning solution in the bottom cabinet
5. Pots on stove with handles turned inward
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Unscreened windows would be a safety hazard for a toddler.
Rationale 2: Uncovered electrical outlets would be a safety hazard for a toddler.
Rationale 3: Having a backyard pool without a fence is a safety hazard for a toddler.
Rationale 4: Cleaning solution in the bottom cabinet can be easily reached by a toddler, creating a safety hazard.
Rationale 5: Pots on stove with the handles turned inward is the appropriate way to maintain safety in a home with a toddler.
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