The nurse is preparing educational material concerning fire safety in the home. What research da-ta will be included in the material?
a. Most fires occur during the daytime hours.
b. Fire mortality is highest in adults older than 80 years of age.
c. Most people who die in fires are killed by the flames.
d. Most fires occur outside the home.
ANS: B
Fire-related mortality is three times higher in individuals over age 80. Most deaths in fires are caused by smoke injuries. Most fires occur within the home, and most fires occur at night.
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