The nurse is assessing a patient for lead poisoning. Which patient is the nurse most likely assessing?
a. Young infant
b. Toddler
c. Preschooler
d. Adolescent
ANS: B
The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and, because of their increased level of oral activity, put objects in their mouths. Young infant is too young. A preschooler and an adolescent are too old.
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