The Nurse Is Discussing with a Parent Group the Importance

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.What should the nurse recommend?

• A) Determine whether the water supply is fluoridated.
• B) Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
• C) Give fluoride supplements to infants beginning at age 2 months.
• D) Brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless the fluoride content of water supply is adequate.

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