A Patient Will Begin Taking Dimercaprol [BAL in Oil] for Arsenic

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient will begin taking dimercaprol [BAL in Oil] for arsenic poisoning. The nurse performs a medical history on this patient. Which aspect of the patient's history would cause the most concern?

• A) Anemia
• B) Lead exposure
• C) Peanut allergy
• D) Peptic ulcer disease

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Definitions:

Peer Acceptance

Likeability or the degree to which a child is viewed as a worthy social partner by his or her peers.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions that are oriented toward others for the pure sake of helping, without a reward.

Prosocial Cognition

Thought processes aimed at understanding and contributing positively to the welfare of others, demonstrating empathy, moral reasoning, and social awareness.

Peer Support

The assistance and understanding provided by individuals of similar age or status to others within the same group or community.