A toddler is ready to be discharged home after outpatient surgery
When conducting a home safety assessment the child's guardian states, "I keep the cleaning supplies under the sink for easy access, and how soon can the child resume swimming in the local pond?" Based on this statement, what is the most important safety issue for the nurse to identify? a. Standing water in the neighborhood
b. Reasons for outbursts in behavior
c. Storage of cleaning supplies in the house
d. Child's use of safety equipment when riding or skating
C
Growing, curious children need adults to protect them from injury. Educate young parents or guardians about reducing risks of injuries to children, and teach ways to promote safety in the home. An example is preventing access to poisonous substances like cleaning supplies. Standing water, reasons for outbursts, and use of safety equipment are not issues based upon the guardian's response, which focuses on cleaning supplies and swimming.
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