The Parent of a 2-Week-Old Infant Asks the Nurse Whether

question 19

Multiple Choice

The parent of a 2-week-old infant asks the nurse whether the baby needs fluoride supplements,since mom is exclusively breastfeeding the baby.What response by the nurse is best?

• A) "Yes, the baby needs to begin taking them now."
• B) "Is your water fluoridated?"
• C) "She may need to begin taking them at age 6 months."
• D) "You can use infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead."

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Definitions:

Frothy

Having or resembling a light, bubbly, and airy texture or appearance, often used to describe liquids that are full of small bubbles.

Pink Sputum

A type of sputum that is pinkish in color due to the presence of blood, often associated with lung infections or conditions.

Pulmonary Edema

A condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.

Rust-Colored Sputum

Sputum with a rust-like color, often indicating the presence of blood, and commonly associated with certain bacterial infections, such as pneumonia.