A nurse is delivering a community teaching project to senior center participants on home safety.Which actions does the nurse teach to best reduce the risk of burns in the home? (Select all that apply. )
A) Instruct patients to install smoke detectors.
B) Tell patients to have their water heaters checked.
C) Encourage patients to switch from gas to electric stoves.
D) Teach patients not to smoke in their houses.
E) Have fireplaces and wood stoves checked annually.
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