The nurse is providing care to a child who is admitted to the hospital due to environmental exposure to a toxic agent. Which questions should the nurse ask the child and the parent during the assessment process?

Question

1. "Do you work around harmful substances that could have been brought to the home environment?"
2. "What year was your home built?"
3. "Does your child have a hobby that includes working with glue?"
4. "Does your home have a smoke detector?"
5. "Does your home have a carbon monoxide detector?"

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. It is appropriate for the nurse to ask the parents if any harmful substances could be brought home from the job to the home.
2. Many homes built before the 1970s were painted with lead paint. This is an appropriate question for the nurse to ask during the assessment process.
3. It is appropriate for the nurse to assess the use of glue to determine environmental exposure to a toxic agent.
4. Asking the family about a smoke detector is important to determine if there are safety features in the house. This question will not assess the child's risk for environmental exposure to a toxic agent.
5. Carbon monoxide could lead to environmental exposure to the child leading to toxicity. This question is appropriate for the nurse to include in the assessment process.