Austin, age 6 months, has six teeth. The nurse should recognize that this is:
a. Normal tooth eruption. c. Unusual and dangerous.
b. Delayed tooth eruption. d. Earlier-than-normal tooth eruption.
ANS: D
This is earlier than expected. Most infants at age 6 months have two teeth. Six teeth at 6 months is not delayed; it is early tooth eruption. Although unusual, it is not dangerous.
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