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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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Erick, a school age child, was rushed at the emergency room due to lead poisoning. The nurse is aware that if Erick has high levels of lead in his blood, he could suffer from:

marked anemia
malnutrition
decreased urination
liver failure

Explanation

Answer: A - Too much lead in the blood blocks the formation of erythrocytes because it is very toxic to the biosynthesis of heme; this results to anemia. A child with plumbism experiences polyuria because of damage to proximal tubules that causes proteinuria, ketonuria, and glycosuria. Usually, CNS disturbances occurs not liver failure.

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