What important safety precaution should the home health nurse teach parents in order to prevent burns to small children?
a. Never leave them unattended
b. Turn pot handles on stoves away from reach
c. Turn hot water on first when filling the bathtub
d. Keep side rails up on the crib
ANS: B
To protect infants and children from burns, turn the pot handles on stoves away from the child's reach.
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