A major dental problem among very young children is bottle mouth caries. The nurse suggests a preventative measure of offering:
a. juice at bedtime.
b. milk at bedtime.
c. a sugar-coated pacifier.
d. water at bedtime.
D
Specific interventions can prevent bottle mouth caries, such as offering water in the bedtime bottle.
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A) Kegel exercises B) Increased fluid intake C) Weight loss D) Topical antibiotics as ordered
A client has been taking high-dose aspirin (ASA) for pain. Which side effects would the nurse expect the client to experience? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Bleeding 2. Inflammation 3. Heartburn 4. Ataxia 5. Hyperglycemia
The nurse teaches a group of parents strategies to reduce the risk of lead exposure for their children. Which statements indicate an appropriate understanding of the content presented?
1. "We will provide our child with frequent snacks high in iron and calcium." 2. "We will wash any surfaces that have peeling paint." 3. "We will store leftovers in a ceramic pot." 4. "We can continue to use our traditional-medicine treatment, azarcon, for any GI upset." 5. "We will sand the windowsills to remove the lead-based paint."
Which interventions will the nurse recommend for a toddler-age client who is biting other children at daycare? Select all that apply
1. Using a time-out as a form of discipline for the child's behavior 2. Separating the child from the situation 3. Telling the child it is not okay to hurt another person 4. Inquiring whether the child is getting enough sleep 5. Implementing distraction to avert the behavior