Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Children with lead levels needing rescreeningA nurse participating in lead screening at a community center. The nurse should instruct parents to bring their children back for rescreening in a year for which of the following laboratory values?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A lead level of 4 mcg/dL, slightly above CDC's 3.5 mcg/dL, warrants rescreening in a year if no other risks. Higher levels require immediate action.