In Preparation for a Visit from Your Four-Year-Old Niece,you Have

question 11

Multiple Choice

In preparation for a visit from your four-year-old niece,you have securely stored all of the household cleaners,insecticides,other chemicals,and medications.In terms of poison control,are you ready for the visit?

• A)No,because most poisonings in children under six involve personal care products and cosmetics.
• B)Yes,as long as you have locked up both the prescription and over-the-counter medications.
• C)Yes,as long as the storage areas are someplace your niece cannot easily reach.
• D)Yes,you are ready (at least as far as poison control is concerned).

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Cerebrum

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