A six-year-old child was admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of lead poisoning. To help in confirming the diagnosis of plumbism, the nurse should observe for:

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To help in confirming the diagnosis of plumbism, the nurse should observe for clumsiness. Any behavioral change like clumsiness would be an important clue to early identify lead poisoning.

A Six-Year-Old Child Was Admitted to the Hospital with a Tentative