A Nurse Explained That the Elderly Are Twice as Likely

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse explained that the elderly are twice as likely to die in a home fire as younger persons and therefore suggested some safety measures.Which strategy would most likely have been suggested by the nurse?

• A)Have smoke detectors installed in the house
• B)Invite a family member to sleep in the house at night
• C)Practice escaping quickly from the house in case of an emergency
• D)Program your phone so the fire department can be reached by pushing only one button

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