With regard to dental care during pregnancy, maternity nurses should be aware that:

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a. Dental care can be dropped from the priority list because the woman has enough to worry about and is getting a lot of calcium anyway.
b. Dental surgery, in particular, is contraindicated because of the psychologic stress it engenders.
c. If dental treatment is necessary, the woman will be most comfortable with it in the second trimester.
d. Dental care interferes with the expectant mother's need to practice conscious re-laxation.

Answer 1

C

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A Dental care such as brushing with a fluoride toothpaste is especially important during pregnancy because nausea during pregnancy may lead to poor oral hy-giene.
B Emergency dental surgery is permissible, but the mother must clearly understand the risks and benefits.
C The second trimester is best for dental treatment because that is when the wom-an will be able to sit most comfortably in the dental chair.
D Conscious relaxation is useful, and it may even help the woman get through any dental appointments; it is not a reason to avoid them.