At a well-child visit, the parents of a toddler ask the nurse how they should teach their toddler the importance of dental hygiene. Which of the following actions should the nurse recommend to the parents?
a. Remind the toddler to brush his teeth every day.
b. Have the dentist tell the toddler about the importance of dental hygiene.
c. Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler.
d. Have the toddler watch an educational cartoon video on the teeth brushing.
Answer: c. Schedule a time to brush their own teeth with their toddler.
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