In an assessment of home safety using the acronym GUNS, what question should you ask related to the letter U?
a. "Are the guns kept unloaded?"
b. "Are there users of alcohol or other drugs in the home?"
c. "Do you understand the danger of keeping guns in the home?"
d. "Is there an urgency to protect yourself?"
B
In the acronym GUNS, G = Are there guns in your home?; U = Are there users of alcohol or other drugs in the home?; N = Do you feel a need to protect yourself?; S = Do any of the situations apply to you? These questions should be asked to assess for gun safety in the home.
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