A mother of a 3-year-old hospitalized with lead poisoning asks the nurse to explain the treatment for her daughter. The nurse's explanation is based on the knowledge that lead poisoning is treated with:
A. Gastric lavage
B. Chelating agents
C. Antiemetics
D. Activated charcoal
Ans: B. Chelating agents
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A) Increased risk of hypoglycemia B) Increased risk of hyperglycemia C) Increase in appetite D) Increased total cholesterol
What should a nurse working in a public nonprofit hospital understand?
1. The hospital is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. 2. The hospital provides care only if the patient has the ability to pay. 3. Federal, state, or local governments govern this type of hospital. 4. The hospital is owned by a voluntary board of trustees.
A nurse is assisting a child with inflammatory bowel disease to choose items from the dietary menu. Which dietary item should be avoided because it is high in residue?
a. Eggs b. Cheese c. Grapes d. Jello
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