The nurse assessed the home while visiting a home care client. What would be an appropriate primary intervention in relation to burns?
A. Assess the client for evidence of environmental hazards.
B. Encourage the client's family to install a smoke detector.
C. Encourage the whole family to practice "stop, drop, and roll" exercises.
D. Suggest the family purchase a first aid kit with first aid information.
ANS: B
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