A parent reports that her water is not fluoridated and questions the nurse whether she should start giving fluoride supplements to her 9-year-old child. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "Fluoride supplements are not needed until your child is 13 years of age."
B) "Using a fluoride-containing toothpaste and mouthwash products eliminates the need for supplementation."
C) "In the absence of fluoridated water supplies, supplementation is recommended."
D) "Recommendations about using fluoride supplements are overrated."
Ans: C
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