A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital After a Routine

question 8

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital after a routine lead screen reveals an elevated serum lead level. The prescriber has ordered edetate calcium disodium (calcium EDTA) as a chelating agent. During this drug treatment, the nurse will expect to:

• A) collect a daily urine specimen.
• B) give the medication on an empty stomach.
• C) monitor the child's heart rate and blood pressure.
• D) request orders for liver function tests.

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