What Is the Best Response for a Nurse to Make

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the best response for a nurse to make to a parent who has asked,"When should I start dental care for my child?"

• A) "The recommendation is for children to have a dental examination no later than 2.5 years."
• B) "Children should see a dentist at least one time before kindergarten."
• C) "The recommendation is for children to have a dental examination before first grade."
• D) "A dental examination by 1 year of age is the current recommendation."

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Definitions:

Attitude

A fairly stable evaluative tendency to respond consistently to some specific object, situation, person, or category of people.

Behaviour

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Direct Experience

Knowledge or skill acquisition that comes from personally engaging in a task or activity, as opposed to learning about it from others.

Beliefs

Deeply held convictions or opinions that influence an individual's actions and attitudes.