Which points should the nurse include when teaching safety precautions to a mother of a toddler? Select all that apply
a. Make sure the child sleeps on his back at night.
b. Keep the telephone number of the poison control center accessible.
c. Use a front-facing car seat placed in the back seat of the car.
d. Keep syrup of ipecac on hand in case of accidental poisoning.
ANS: B, C
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