The nurse is providing teaching about accidental poisoning for the family of a 3-year-old. The nurse understands that a child of this age is at increased risk of accidental ingestion due to which sensory alteration?
A) A less discriminating sense of taste
B) A lack of fully developed hearing
C) Visual acuity that has not fully developed
D) A less discriminating sense of touch
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Response:
The young preschooler may have a less discriminating sense of taste than the older child, putting him or her at increased risk for accidental ingestion. A less discriminating sense of touch and developing visual acuity would not increase the risk. Hearing is intact at birth and does not increase the child's risk for accidental ingestion.
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