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CharlieWard

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The nurse is assessing a patient's home for safety. Which would place the patient at risk for crime or injury
 
  1) A phone that is readily accessible to make emergency calls.
  2) A firearm that is secured in a lock box with ammunition stored separately.
  3) Toxic cleaning solutions that are properly labeled and stored out of reach of small children.
  4) Several windows without properly working locks.

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The nurse is conducting a home safety visit for a patient who was discharged from the hospital with portable oxygen. Which finding would require the nurse to intervene?
 
  1) Having functional smoke detectors on both floors of the home
  2) Having a fire extinguisher accessible in the kitchen
  3) Having a carbon monoxide detector on the first floor of the home
  4) Having a spouse who smokes in the house in the evening


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

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CharlieWard

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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