The Nurse Is Discussing with a Parent Group the Importance

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.The nurse should recommend that the parents:

• A)Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
• B)Have children brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless fluoride content of water supply is adequate.
• C)Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month.
• D)Determine whether water supply is fluoridated.

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