The nurse wanted to increase the safety of the family with a small toddler but they were in a rather run-down rental apartment. What might the nurse suggest as an excellent secondary prevention measure in relation to poisoning?
A. Distribute lists of hazardous materials in the home and suggest that these materials be kept in a locked cabinet over the refrigerator.
B. Encourage families to minimize the use of household chemicals and pesticides.
C. Encourage families to use household chemicals only when proper ventilation is available.
D. Print stickers for parents to attach to the phone with the telephone number of the nearest poison control center.
ANS: D
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