Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
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A 2-year-old who swallowed an overdose of adult cough syrup is being discharged from the emergency department. The parent says to the nurse, 'From now on, I'm going to store all medicines in my top dresser drawer.' Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A locked drawer (A) ensures safety. Childproof caps (B) are helpful but insufficient alone. The plan (C) is unsafe without a lock, and constant supervision (D) is unrealistic.