What Is a Significant Secondary Prevention Nursing Activity for Lead

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

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Dosage-Response Curve

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