What is a significant secondary prevention nursing activity for lead poisoning?
a. Chelation therapy
b. Screening children for blood lead levels
c. Removing lead-based paint from older homes
d. Questioning parents about ethnic remedies containing lead
ANS: B
Screening children for lead poisoning is an important secondary prevention activity. Screening does not prevent the initial exposure of the child to lead. It can lead to identification and treatment of children who are exposed. Chelation therapy is treatment, not prevention. Removing lead-based paints from older homes before children are affected is primary prevention. Questioning parents about ethnic remedies containing lead is part of the assessment to determine the potential source of lead.
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