A home care nurse is speaking with a parent who saw their child playing with cleaning supplies. The parent is not sure if the child ingested anything. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Call the poison control center regarding possible chemical exposure.

Inform the parent about the risks of exposure to chemical agents.

Evaluate the parent's understanding of the emergency measures to take in the event of accidental chemical exposure.

Instruct the parent to secure the cleaning supplies in an area that is out of reach of the child.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. The first action should be to call the poison control center to get immediate, specific guidance on how to manage the possible ingestion of cleaning supplies.

B. Informing the parent about the risks is important but not the immediate priority in an emergency situation.

C. Evaluating the parent's understanding is useful for future prevention but does not address the immediate potential poisoning.

D. Securing the cleaning supplies is important for prevention but does not address the current potential emergency.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. It is incorrect and potentially harmful to inform the client that self-harm behavior cannot become a serious problem in the future. This minimizes the behavior and its risks.

B. Encouraging the client to identify the emotions they feel immediately before performing self-harm behavior can help them understand triggers and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

C. This statement is inaccurate as self-harm behaviors can increase the risk for accidental death and should be addressed with appropriate interventions.

D. Placing the client in one-on-one direct observation would be appropriate if there were overt suicidal intent, but non-suicidal self-harm does not necessarily indicate imminent suicide risk.

A. Admit not knowing the answer to the question and advise they will follow up. B. Pause the presentation to research the answer to the question. C. Ask the community member to hold their question until the end so the nurse can have some time to think about the answer. D. Answer as best as possible, even though they are unsure.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Admitting not knowing the answer and committing to follow up demonstrates honesty and professionalism, and ensures the community member receives accurate information.

B. Pausing the presentation disrupts the flow and may not be practical.

C. Asking the community member to hold their question might seem dismissive and does not guarantee an accurate answer.

D. Providing an uncertain answer can spread misinformation and damage the nurse's credibility.

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