The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth. What should the nurse recommend?
a. Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
b. Brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless fluoride content of water supply is
adequate.
c. Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month.
d. Determine whether water supply is fluoridated.
D
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A It is difficult to teach this age-group to spit out the mouthwash. Swallowing
fluoridated mouthwashes can contribute to fluorosis.
B Fluoridated toothpaste is still indicated, but very small amounts are used.
C Fluoride supplementation is not recommended until after age 6 months.
D The decision about fluoride supplementation cannot be made until it is known
whether the water supply contains fluoride and the amount.
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