When teaching a parenting group how to prevent the most common cause of childhood burns, what action does the nurse advise?
A.
Cover electrical outlets.
B.
Keep children out of the kitchen.
C.
Install smoke detectors.
D.
Lock up household chemicals.
ANS: C
The most common type of childhood burn is a thermal burn. Installing smoke detectors provides early warning and the chance to escape a fire.
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