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A nurse is providing a health education program for the community about prevention of lead poisoning. Which information would the nurse most likely include in the program?
 
  a. Universal screening for all children ages 1 and 2 years is recommended.
  b. Lead poisoning can lead to serious respiratory system complication.
  c. The most common exposure to lead occurs when children play with imported toys.
  d. Lead-based paints are found in all homes built before 1987.

Question 2

The process of evaluation of health care in relation to specified standards or outcomes is called:
 
  A) utilization review
  B) systematic review
  C) research utilization
  D) quality improvement



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Universal screening is recommended for 1 and 2 year olds. Lead poisoning can cause significant neurological, cardiovascular, and renal disease. The most common exposure is through lead-based paints and lead-contaminated soil and dust in houses built before 1987 . Lead-based paints may be found in some homes built before 1987, but not all.

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