The clinic nurse is explaining to Maria, the mother of a 6-month-old child and an 18-month-old infant who are here for regular visits, about lead exposure testing
Appropriate comments from the nurse would include the following:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Lead testing for children is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
B) About one fourth of all homes occupied by children under the age of six have lead contamination.
C) Lead exposure may cause anemia.
D) Both of your children will require testing for lead at this time.
A, B, C
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