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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A child is receiving succimer (Chemet) for the treatment of lead poisoning. A nurse monitors which of the following most important laboratory results:

SGOT and SGPT
blood urea nitrogen level
red blood cell count
serum albumin

Explanation

Answer: B - A nurse will monitor blood urea nitrogen level. Renal function is monitored closely during the administration of Chelation therapy because the medications are excreted via the kidneys. Although it is important to monitor the red blood cell count for the presence of anemia in a child with lead poisoning, this laboratory result is not specific to chelation therapy. Options A and D are unrelated to the administration of chelation therapy.

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