The nurse had instructed the family of a toddler on home safety during a previous visit. During this current visit, what observation indicates that instruction has been effective?
A) Prescribed medication sitting on countertop
B) House plant on a small table next to the sofa
C) Small bowl of mixed nuts on the coffee table
D) All windows in the home have locked screens.
D
Feedback:
To prevent falls, the parents should keep the house windows closed or keep secure screens in place. Prescribed medication should be stored in a locked cabinet and not left out on a table because this could cause accidental poisoning. House plants should not be within reach of the toddler because this could cause an accidental poisoning or injury if the plant is pulled on top of the child. Nuts could cause accidental choking and should not be within the child's reach.
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