Prepare for your NCLEX-RN® exam with a clinical question about fire safety. Learn more about how nurses should educate home-dwelling older adults on fire prevention and safety.
The nurse in the community health clinic is discussing fire safety with a group of older adults. Which information should the nurse include about the causes of fires? Select all that apply.
A. Smoking cigarettes while lying in bed
B. Having a contracting company complete a home repair
C. Use of space heaters during winter
D. Consuming oral nicotine pouches
E. Use of scented plug-in air fresheners
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The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® question is…
A. Smoking cigarettes while lying in bed
Rationale: The nurse should include this information in the teaching. Smoking in bed, especially if the client falls asleep, is known as a risk for fires.
C. Use of space heaters during winter
Rationale: The nurse should include this information in the teaching. The use of space heaters, especially near flammable objects, can increase the risk of fires.
Major Takeaway
When caring for home-dwelling older adults, the nurse should provide education on fire prevention. Fires can be caused by factors that include inadequate home repairs or maintenance, the use of space heaters, and smoking materials like cigarettes. For example, a fire can originate from a poorly maintained fireplace, a space heater placed next to flammable materials, or from falling asleep while smoking in bed.
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