NCLEX-PN Practice Q 17

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A mother of a 3-year-old hospitalized with lead poisoning asks the nurse to explain the treatment for her daughter. The nurse’s explanation is based on the knowledge that lead poisoning is treated with:

  

     A. Gastric lavage

     B. Chelating agents

     C. Antiemetics

     D. Activated charcoal

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Chelating agents

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Option B: Chelating agents are used to treat the client with poisonings from heavy metals such as lead and iron.

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Options A and D: Gastric lavage and activated charcoal are used to remove noncorrosive poisons.

Option C: Antiemetics prevents vomiting only and would not treat lead poisoning.

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