The nurse is planning care for an older client. Which safety hazard should the nurse take into consideration when planning this care?
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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