The home care nurse is concerned that an older patient is at risk for a kitchen fire. What actions can the nurse recommend to reduce the risk of this occurring? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid placing electrical items near a water source
B) Instruct the patient to stay in the kitchen while cooking
C) Encourage the use of meal delivery services to reduce cooking
D) Recommend the use of a timer to check the food on the stove
E) Suggest a microwave be used to heat liquids and not the stove
B, D, E
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Kitchen fires can result when unattended pots with boiling liquids become dry because the person has forgotten them. Kitchen fires can be prevented by staying in the kitchen while cooking, setting a timer to remind them to check the pot, or using a microwave to heat liquids. Avoiding electrical items near a water source will not reduce the risk of a kitchen fire but will reduce the risk of electrocution. Encouraging the use of a meal delivery service to reduce cooking would not support the patient's need to maintain independence.
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