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CharlieWard

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You will be administering edetate calcium disodium (EDTA) daily to a child with lead poisoning. An important assessment you would make prior to this is
 
  A) pulse and blood pressure.
  B) specific gravity of urine.
  C) serum calcium level.
  D) patellar reflex.

Question 2

Which of the following is a limitation of a home postpartum visit?
 
  1. Ability to teach is limited by the presence of many distractions.
  2. Identified problems cannot be resolved in the home setting.
  3. Necessary items for infant care are not available.
  4. Visits between families may require traveling a great distance.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

4
1, 2, 3. Incorrect. All of these factors should be addressed through a phone interview before the actual visit.
4. Correct. One limitation to home health visits is the distance traveled between patients by the nurse.



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