Which safety hazard would the nurse take into consideration when planning care for an older client?
1. Burns
2. Drowning
3. Poisoning
4. Suffocation
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Falls, burns, and pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes are safety hazards in older adults.
Rationale 2: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler age client.
Rationale 3: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler age client.
Rationale 4: Suffocation is a hazard in newborns and infants.
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