The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a client about home safet

The nurse is evaluating teaching provided to a client about home safety. Which observation indicates that teaching has been effective?

1. Smoke alarm functioning with new batteries installed
2. Scatter rugs located in the kitchen and bathroom only
3. Cord for a space heater stretched across a hallway
4. Light bulbs burned out in the bathroom and living room

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The installation and use of a smoke alarm in the home would indicate that home safety instruction has been effective.
Rationale 2: Scatter rugs would indicate that instruction on home safety has not been effective.
Rationale 3: Cords for appliances stretching across major walkways would indicate that instruction on home safety has not been effective.
Rationale 4: Inadequate lighting in major rooms of the home would indicate that instruction on home safety has not been effective.