Which Nursing Actions Are Appropriate When Providing Care to a 12-Year-Old

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which nursing actions are appropriate when providing care to a 12-year-old client who has lost several teeth as a result of a facial injury? Select all that apply.

• A) Not worrying about the tooth loss, as children this age still have their "baby" teeth
• B) Only handling the lost tooth by the roots and avoiding touching the crown of the tooth
• C) Rinsing the lost tooth with sterile saline
• D) Placing the tooth back into its socket and taking the child to an emergency dental facility
• E) Keeping the tooth clean and dry during transport to an emergency dental facility

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