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.What recommendation should the nurse make to 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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