Billy is an active 2-year-old who pulled a cup of hot coffee from the table onto himself. He sustained first and second degree burns on his hands, chest, and torso
After treating the child and providing safety education to the parents, you determine the education successful by which of the following statements from the parent(s):
A) "I have to teach him what the words 'hot' and 'no' mean."
B) "I will quit drinking hot liquids around my child."
C) "I will not leave hot liquids unattended when Billy is in the room."
D) "We will install a safety gate to keep Billy from the kitchen."
C
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