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Marty

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A child with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning is being admitted to the emergency department. What early clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to assess on this child?
 
  a. Hematemesis
  b. Hematochezia
  c. Hyperglycemia
  d. Hyperventilation

Question 2

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


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jonathanballen97

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
An early clinical manifestation of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) poisoning is hyperventilation. Hematemesis, hematochezia, and hyperglycemia are clinical manifestations of iron poisoning.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b Initiation of chelation therapy
Severe lead toxicity (lead level ?5=70 mcg/dL) requires immediate inpatient chelation treatment.Referral to social service and follow-up in 1 month are prescribed for lead levels of 15 to 19mcg/dL. Aggressive environmental intervention would be initiated after chelation treatments


Marty

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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