The nurse recognizes that the greatest benefit of engaging the mother of two small children into a discussion about child-proofing her home is that:
1. The home will be safe for the immediate time being
2. If an accident occurs, it will likely be minor in nature
3. She is likely to monitor the house for safety issues in the future
4. She will serve as a role model regarding safety issues for her children
ANS: 3
The client who is an active participant in reducing threats to safety becomes more alert to poten-tial hazards.
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