Teaching about poison safety is particularly important for: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Young adults
2. Parents of young children
3. Older adults taking medication
4. Clients with low vision
5. Recreational drug users
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Young adults are not usually at risk for poisoning.
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