When discussing the prevention of fire-related injuries and deaths, th

When discussing the prevention of fire-related injuries and deaths, the nurse should place the greatest emphasis on the:

1. Prevention role smoke detectors play
2. Dangers of careless smoking habits
3. Supervision of children around open flames
4. Importance of readily accessible fire extinguishers

ANSWER

ANS: 2
The leading cause of fire-related death is careless smoking. While the other options reflect risk, they are not as highly prioritized as the answer.