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Abstract
The use of new chemicals in the home has expanded rapidly over the past 50 years. Community health nurses have a responsibility to be knowledgeable about household products and the health-related hazards associated with their use. In this article, examples of common household chemicals, factors relating to accidental poisoning, toxic effects of ingesting household chemicals, and medical management of poison victims are examined. The role of the community health nurse in educating the consumer in the home environment on packaging, storage, toxicity, and utilization of household products is presented.