Asked by ARIANA TARIQ on Apr 25, 2024
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A nurse is teaching parents methods to reduce lead levels in their home. Which should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A) Plant bushes around the outside of the house.
B) Ensure your child eats frequent meals.
C) Use hot water from the tap when boiling vegetables.
D) Food can be stored in ceramic in the refrigerator.
E) Ensure that your child's diet contains sufficient iron and calcium.
Lead Levels
The concentration of lead present in the bloodstream, often checked to monitor exposure to the toxic metal.
Ceramic
Inorganic, non-metallic solids made by the action of heat and subsequent cooling, used for making goods such as pottery, bricks, tiles, and in some technologies.
Iron And Calcium
Essential minerals for human health; iron is crucial for the production of red blood cells, while calcium is vital for bone health and muscle function.
- Recognize measures to minimize exposure to and effects of lead poisoning in children.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize measures to minimize exposure to and effects of lead poisoning in children.
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