Which Intervention Is the Most Appropriate Recommendation for Relief of Teething

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which intervention is the most appropriate recommendation for relief of teething pain?

• A) Rub gums with aspirin to relieve inflammation.
• B) Apply hydrogen peroxide to gums to relieve irritation.
• C) Give the infant a frozen teething ring to relieve inflammation.
• D) Have the infant chew on a warm teething ring to encourage tooth eruption.

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Sensory Information

Data received by the senses which then can be processed by the brain to inform about the environment.

Joints

Joints are the locations where two or more bones meet, allowing for movement and flexibility.

Organ of Corti

A structure located on the basilar membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for detecting sound vibrations.