A 2-year-old child has a lead level of 25 mcg/dL from a fingerstick specimen obtained at a health department screening.Which instruction should a nurse provide to the child's parent or caregiver?
A)"A follow-up test with a venous specimen needs to be completed within 1 month."
B)"Anyone in your family who has contact with this child will need treatment."
C)"No additional action is needed at this time since this is a normal result."
D)"This result is high enough to require hospitalization and immediate treatment."

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A lead level of 25 mcg/dL is considered high and requires further follow-up testing to confirm the result. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a venous blood sample be obtained for confirmation within 1 month for children with lead levels greater than or equal to 20 mcg/dL. Immediate hospitalization and treatment are not necessary at this time.

A 2-Year-Old Child Has a Lead Level of 25 Mcg/dL