A 10-year-old child spends 2 hours alone every afternoon before the parents arrive home from work. Which safety measure should the nurse suggest the parents teach the child?
A) Preparing a no-cook snack after school
B) Lighting candles in case there is a power failure
C) Wearing the house key prominently around the neck
D) Telling people at school about being home alone or added safety
A
Feedback:
Parents should plan after-school snacks for the child that does not require cooking to prevent burns. Lighting candles could be a fire hazard if they are left unattended. Wearing the house key around the neck could indicate that the child will be home alone. Telling people at school about being home alone could encourage a break in or other action against the child.
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