A nurse is reviewing the results of a lead test with a teen mother. The mother asks how the child was exposed to lead. The best response would be:
1. "Lead is in the everyday environment. Some people are more susceptible than others.".
2. "Lead is in many of the foods we eat, so it is important to eat fresh vegetables and fruits because these foods have a lower lead level.".
3. "Lead can be found in the paint within your house or on some old toys that had lead-based paint.".
4. "You need to make sure that your child is kept away from lead because it can cause brain damage.".
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1. Lead poisoning can happen to anyone.
2. Lead is mostly found in objects that cannot be consumed.
3. Lead-based paint causes the highest number of lead exposure.
4. Lead toxicity can cause brain damage, but the most important point is to teach the parent where lead can be found.
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