Asked by Cashmere Fudge on Sep 28, 2024
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The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
A) Young infant
B) Toddler
C) Preschooler
D) Adolescent
Lead Poisoning
A medical condition caused by high levels of the heavy metal lead in the body, leading to serious health issues including damage to the nervous system.
- Understand the risks associated with different patient populations and environments.
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Vipin Singhabout 20 hours ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and, because of their increased level of oral activity, put objects in their mouths. Young infant is too young. A preschooler and an adolescent are too old.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the risks associated with different patient populations and environments.
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