A Pediatric Nurse Is Caring for a Toddler at a Well-Child

question 30

Multiple Choice

A pediatric nurse is caring for a toddler at a well-child clinic. When providing education regarding the client's oral health, which topics are appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.

• A)Instructions on avoiding prolonged bottle feeding during naps and at bedtime.
• B)Instructions on brushing the client's teeth once daily.
• C)Hazards of fluoride use in tooth development.
• D)Instructions on eliminating the client's milk consumption.
• E)Instructing the parents that the client needs dental care prior to when the client begins to lose the primary teeth.

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