Injury Prevention and safety

Injury Prevention and safety ( 10 Questions)

A toddler is at risk for accidental poisoning. Which precautionary measure should the nurse emphasize to the parents?


Correct Answer: B

A. Storing cleaning products in easily accessible cabinets increases the risk of accidental poisoning. These products should be stored out of reach of children.

B. Keeping medications in their original containers with child-resistant caps is essential to prevent accidental ingestion by children. Child-resistant caps are designed to be challenging for young children to open.

C. Storing poisonous substances in unlabeled containers is dangerous, as it increases the risk of accidental ingestion or misuse. All substances should be clearly labeled.

D. Mixing cleaning products to save storage space is not advisable, as it can create hazardous chemical reactions and increase the risk of poisoning.




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