A new mother asks the nurse what she should look for when the baby starts to teethe. What should the nurse explain to the mother?
A) The child's gum line will be tender.
B) The child will have a high temperature.
C) The child will not play or eat for 2 days.
D) The child will be constipated for 2 days.
A
Feedback:
Gums are sore and tender before a new tooth breaks the surface. As soon as the tooth is through, the tenderness passes. A high temperature is not a normal expectation with teething and should be reported to the health care provider. The child may resist chewing because of the sore gum; however, it may not last for 2 days. Playing may or may not be affected. Constipation is not an expectation with teething.
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