An 11-Year-Old Child Who Has a History of Asthma Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

An 11-year-old child who has a history of asthma is brought to the family practice clinic by a parent who reports that the child has white plaque over the inside of the mouth and coating the tongue.Which question by the nurse would elicit the most useful information?

• A) "Are you brushing your teeth and tongue regularly?"
• B) "Do you rinse your mouth after using your inhaler?"
• C) "Have you ever had something like this before?"
• D) "When was the last time you went to the dentist?"

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