The nurse is discussing the risk of poisoning with the mother of two toddlers and a preschool-age child. Which statement made by the mother indicates a need for more teaching by the nurse?
a. "I keep all medicines and chemicals in a locked cabinet."
b. "The children take their medicine well when I tell them it is candy."
c. "I have syrup of ipecac just in case anything does happen."
d. "I always get child-resistant containers."
B
One safety measure to prevent accidental poisonings is to never call medicine candy. Medications should be kept in a locked cabinet. All medications should be kept in child-resistant containers.
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