Which should the nurse teach to parents regarding oral health of children? (Select all that apply.)
a. Fluoridated water should be used.
b. Early childhood caries is a preventable disease.
c. Dental caries is a rare chronic disease of childhood.
d. Dental hygiene should begin with the first tooth eruption.
e. Childhood caries does not happen until after 2 years of age.
ANS: A, B, D
Oral health instructions to parents of children should include use of fluoridated water and dental hygiene beginning with the first tooth eruption. In addition, early childhood caries is a preventable disease and should be included in the teaching session. Dental caries is a common, not rare, chronic disease of childhood. Childhood caries may begin before the first birthday.
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