Question

Which actions should a nurse take while caring for a preschooler whose blood lead level is found to be 25 mcg/dl? select all that apply?

Answer 1

- Provide the family with lead education
- Consider treating the child with appropriate chelation therapy
- Refer the child to a clinical center specializing in lead poisoning

If the blood lead level of a preschooler is found to be between 20 and 44 mcg/dL, the nurse should provide lead education to the family. The nurse should also consider treating the child with appropriate chelation therapy. The nurse may refer the child to a clinical center specializing in lead poisoning. The nurse should refer the child to social services if the child’s blood lead level is between 15 and 19 mcg/dL. The nurse should immediately provide diagnostic testing and initiate chelation therapy if the child’s blood lead level is 70 mcg/dL or greater.