The nurse is teaching parents of preschoolers about plants that are poisonous. What plant should the nurse include in the teaching session?
a. Azalea
b. Begonia
c. Boston fern
d. Asparagus fern
ANS: A
All parts of the azalea are poisonous. Begonias, Boston ferns, and asparagus ferns are nonpoisonous plants.
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