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A child is receiving edetate calcium disodium (calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid [EDTA]) by intravenous (IV) infusion for the treatment of lead poisoning. The health care provider (HCP) prescribes a blood level lead concentration measurement. Which action should the nurse take to obtain the blood specimen? 1.Stop the IV infusion for 1 hour before obtaining the blood. 2.Irrigate the IV line with normal saline before drawing the blood. 3.Obtain the blood specimen on the extremity that is not receiving the IV infusion. 4.Maintain the client on NPO (nothing by mouth) status 12 hours before obtaining the blood specimen.
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