A nurse explained that the elderly are twice as likely to die in a home fire as younger persons and therefore suggested some safety measures. Which of the following strategies would most likely have been suggested by the nurse?
a. Have smoke detectors installed in the house
b. Invite a family member to sleep in the house at night
c. Practice escaping quickly from the house in case of an emergency
d. Program your phone so the fire department can be reached by pushing only one button
ANS: A
Community health nurses making home visits can assess their elderly client's home for fire risk and teach fire safety, including the importance of home smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Inviting family members to spend the night, practicing a quick escape, and programming one's phone for the fire department are irrelevant if a smoke detector is not installed to alert the elderly client that there is a fire in the home.
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