The visiting nurse is evaluating the home environments of several preschool-age children as they relate to child safety. The nurse visits the home of each child and gathers the following data. Which activity noted during the visit places a child at the greatest risk for bodily harm?

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All of the options presented pose some risk to the child's safety, but the option that places the child at the greatest risk for bodily harm is D. Allowing a preschool-age child to swim unsupervised in a family pool presents a serious drowning risk, even if the child knows how to swim. It is important for young children to always be supervised by a responsible adult when in or around water.

The Visiting Nurse Is Evaluating the Home Environments of Several