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Tirant22

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The nurse is preparing materials to instruct the parents of a newborn. What should the nurse identify as a safety hazard in an infant?
 
  1. Exposure to alcohol consumption
  2. Drowning
  3. Pedestrian accidents
  4. Suffocation in the crib

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for an older client. Which safety hazard should the nurse take into consideration when planning this care?
 
  1. Burns
  2. Drowning
  3. Poisoning
  4. Suffocation



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Exposure to alcohol consumption is a safety hazard to a fetus.
Rationale 2: Drowning is a safety hazard in toddlers and preschoolers.
Rationale 3: Pedestrian accidents are safety hazards in the older adult.
Rationale 4: Suffocation in the crib is a safety hazard for both newborns and infants.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Falls, burns, and pedestrian and motor vehicle crashes are safety hazards in older adults.
Rationale 2: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler-age client.
Rationale 3: Drowning and poisoning are seen in the toddler-age client.
Rationale 4: Suffocation is a hazard in newborns and infants.



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