A school nurse is teaching a group of guardians about measures to prevent firearm injuries in the home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
A. "Place guns in a locked glass cabinet.": A glass cabinet, even if locked, does not provide adequate security because glass can be broken easily. This storage method increases the risk of children or unauthorized individuals accessing the firearm. B. "Keep ammunition and guns in separate, locked locations.": Storing firearms and ammunition separately and in locked containers minimizes the risk of accidental shootings by ensuring that even if one is accessed, the other remains secured, thereby preventing immediate use. C. "Remove ammunition from the firearm and place it on a table before cleaning.": Although removing ammunition is necessary before cleaning, leaving it out in the open still poses a risk. Safe practices require storing ammunition in a secure, locked area rather than accessible. D. "Plan to have the firearm inspected by a gunsmith every 5 years.": While firearm inspections may be useful for maintenance, they do not directly reduce the risk of injury in the home. Safety measures focus more on secure storage and limiting access to firearms and ammunition.