A 7-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital with a suspected diagnosis of lead toxicity. Which of the following assessment findings is most congruent with the client's diagnosis?
A)
Decreased deep tendon reflexes
B)
Hemoglobin 9.9 g/dL
C)
Diffuse muscle pain
D)
White blood cells (WBC) 11,000/mm3
Ans:
B
Feedback:
Anemia is the cardinal sign of lead toxicity. Muscle pain, decreased deep tendon reflexes, nor changes in WBC levels are associated with lead toxicity.
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