A parent tells the nurse that he keeps a gun in their home. In order to maintain safety, the nurse instructs the parent to:
a. Lock the loaded gun in a safe place
b. Unload and lock the gun separately from the ammunition
c. Teach the child not to touch the gun
d. Keep the loaded gun visible in order to keep an eye on it
B
A gun should be unloaded and locked away separately from the ammunition. A toddler should never use a gun. The gun should be kept out of sight and locked as described previously.
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