The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to parents of a 6-month-old on preventing an accidental poisoning injury.Which should the nurse include in the teaching?

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Anticipatory guidance for a 7-month-old infant to prevent a suffocation injury takes into account that the infant will become more active and eventually crawl,cruise,and walk.Used containers of poisonous substances should be discarded,cosmetic and personal products should be kept out of the child's reach,and paint for furniture or toys should be lead free.Plants should be hung out of reach or placed on a high shelf.Medications should be locked,not just placed in a cupboard.

The Nurse Is Providing Anticipatory Guidance to Parents of a 6-Month-Old