Which of the following would the nurse assess as a safety hazard for the infant?
1. Alcohol consumption
2. Drowning
3. Pedestrian accidents
4. Suffocation in the crib
4. Suffocation in the crib
Rationale:
Suffocation in the crib is a safety hazard for both newborns and infants. Drowning is seen in toddlers and preschoolers. Exposure to alcohol consumption is a safety hazard to the fetus, and pedestrian accidents are seen in the older adult.
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