A nurse is teaching a parent of a toddler about administering digoxin.

Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Question 1: The correct answer is Choice c. Perform developmental testing for delays.

Lead poisoning can lead to cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments, making developmental testing crucial for assessing potential delays and planning interventions. Developmental testing allows healthcare providers to identify any areas of concern early on, enabling them to implement appropriate interventions to support the child's development and mitigate the effects of lead poisoning.

Choice A rationale: Obtaining a stool specimen for lead levels is not the appropriate action in this scenario. Lead poisoning is typically assessed through blood lead levels, not stool specimens. Stool specimens are more commonly used for assessing gastrointestinal issues or infections rather than lead levels.

Choice B rationale: Initiating a low-iron diet for lead absorption is not recommended. Iron deficiency can actually increase lead absorption in the body, so reducing iron intake could potentially exacerbate the issue. Instead, ensuring an adequate intake of iron-rich foods may be beneficial for overall health but is not a primary intervention for lead poisoning.

Choice D rationale: Inspecting the skin for discoloration is not a relevant action for assessing lead poisoning. While lead poisoning can manifest in various symptoms, skin discoloration is not typically associated with lead exposure. Other signs and symptoms such as cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments are more indicative of lead poisoning.

Choice A rationale

Sealing soft toys in a plastic bag for 14 days is a measure used to control the spread of lice, not impetigo.

Choice B rationale

Soaking hairbrushes in boiling water for 10 minutes is a measure used to disinfect items that may be

contaminated with fungal spores, not bacteria causing impetigo.

Choice C rationale

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex virus infections, not bacterial infections like impetigo.

Choice D rationale

Applying a bactericidal ointment to lesions is a common treatment for impetigo, which is a bacterial skin infection.