Which of the following events places a preschool child at high risk for lead poisoning?
1. Using pencils and pens
2. Living in a home built before 1965
3. Drinking from the water fountain at school
4. Climbing on playground equipment
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1. Pencils and pens contain a low lead content.
2. Paint used in homes before 1965 contained lead, and the paint has not been removed.
3. Water is tested for lead levels and does not place the child at high risk.
4. Playground equipment has low levels of lead.
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