A client arrives at a healthcare facility complaining that her daughter frequently sucks her thumb. The client wants to know about the adverse effect of thumb sucking. What would be the best response from the nurse to the client?
A) "Thumb sucking in children may cause ulcers in the mouth."
B) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to thrush."
C) "Thumb sucking in children may cause permanent damage to the child's mouth structure."
D) "Thumb sucking in children may lead to speech problems."
C
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The nurse should inform the client that children who suck their thumb develop the risk of permanently damaging their mouth structure. Thumb sucking can cause damage, especially during the eruption of baby teeth. The long-term effects of the habit depend on factors such as frequency, duration, and intensity. Thumb sucking is not known to cause mouth ulcers, thrush, or speech problems.
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