When developing a teaching plan for parents of toddlers about poisonous substances, the nurse should emphasize which of the following safety points? Select all that apply.
1. Toddlers should be adequately supervised at all times.
2. All poisonous substances should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a locked cabinet if necessary.
3. The difference between pediatric and adult dosages of medicines is significant and adult dosages given to children can have serious, harmful effects.
4. Syrup of ipecac should be administered following all ingestions of poisonous substances.
5. Following any poisoning, the parents should call the Poison Control Center for instructions for appropriate treatment.
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