A child has been admitted to the hospital with a blood lead level of 72 mcg/dL. What treatment should the nurse anticipate?

A child has been admitted to the hospital with a blood lead level of 72 mcg/dL. What treatment should the nurse anticipate?



a. Referral to social services
b. Initiation of chelation therapy
c. Follow-up testing within 1 month
d. Aggressive environmental intervention


Answer: B


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