The nurse plans to teach a safety class to parents of toddlers about household exposure to medications. Which information would be included in an effective teaching plan?

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Rationale 1: Toddlers are curious; they explore and want to try new things.
Rationale 2: Vitamins can be very toxic to toddlers if taken in too large a dose.
Rationale 3: All medications and toxic substances should be locked up or stored out of reach of the child.
Rationale 4: Parents should never refer to medication as candy, to prevent toddlers from ingesting the medication on their own.
Rationale 5: Topical medications can be poisonous if ingested and should be kept out of the
child's reach.

The Nurse Plans to Teach a Safety Class to Parents