A mother brings her 6-month-old infant and 18-month-old child to the health clinic for a routine visit. The nurse counsels the mother about lead exposure testing. Which information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A.
"About one-fourth of all homes where kids under 6 live are contaminated by lead."
B.
"Both of your children should have testing for lead at this time."
C.
"Lead exposure may cause anemia, seizures, and mental retardation if not treated."
D.
"Lead testing for children is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics."
E.
"We can test your older child for lead exposure, but it is too early for the 6-month-old."
ANS: A, C, D, E
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children between the ages of 1 and 2 years receive testing for lead exposure, as 25% of homes presently occupied by children under the age of 6 have known lead contamination. Lead exposure has been linked to a number of medical and developmental problems, including anemia, seizures, and mental retardation.
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