A nurse working in a pediatric clinic recognizes that which child is most at risk for cognitive impairment?
A) An infant who is being fed reconstituted powdered formula
B) A toddler living in an older home that is being remodeled
C) A preschooler who attends a play group 3 days a week
D) A school-age child who rides a school bus 5 days a week

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Older homes frequently have lead-based paint; paint chips generated by remodeling put toddlers, who often put foreign objects in their mouths, at risk for exposure to lead which is a known toxic substance that can affect cognitive function. Powdered formulas, attendance at play groups, or riding on a school bus are not known to impair cognitive development.

A Nurse Working in a Pediatric Clinic Recognizes That Which