The nurse is educating parents about firearm safety. Which of the following statements indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should make sure I obtain the proper permits."
b. "It is okay to store firearms with ammunition loaded."
c. "I should store all firearms without ammunition."
d. "I should make sure all firearms have trigger locks in place."
ANS: B
Firearms should be stored in a secure location with trigger locks in place. Ammunition should be stored in a separate location also locked. Proper permits should be obtained as appropriate. Loaded firearms should never be stored where children can access them.
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