The nurse cautions that children who are put to sleep with a bottle are at risk for a dental problem called ___________ _____________
ANS:
nursing caries
The bactericidal effects of saliva decrease during sleep; therefore, when the saliva and the milk combine, they bathe the teeth in a mixture that encourages dental caries.
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To apply a lotion correctly, ________ it on skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).