The nurse is visiting a family in the home to conduct a risk assessment as the family has two toddlers. The nurse plans to teach the family if which hazard is found?

Question

1. Safety plugs in electrical outlets.
2. Medications on the kitchen counter.
3. Dead bolt locks on the doors.
4. Lack of helmets next to bicycles.

Answer 1

2. Medications on the kitchen counter.

Rationale:
The nurse would instruct the parents to keep medications out of the children's reach. Medication poisoning happens easily with young toddlers who think the medication is candy. Safety plugs are appropriate for this age group. Dead bolt locks are appropriate to keep toddlers from wandering out to the street. Toddlers are not likely to be riding bikes at that age.