A mother is concerned that her 8-month-old child does not have any teeth. The best response from the nurse would be:
1. "Teeth tend not to come in until around 18 months, so this is normal.".
2. "I understand your concern about the lack of teeth. I will make sure the doctor addresses your concerns.".
3. "This is nothing to worry about. Your child is still young, and the teeth will come in when they are ready.".
4. "Normal tooth eruption occurs by the one year mark. Continue to watch your child, and report to us if teeth have not come in by then.".
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1. Teeth come at a variety of ages in children.
2. The lack of teeth at this age is normal, and the mother should be reassured that teeth come in at a variety of ages.
3. Stating that there is "nothing to worry about" is not therapeutic communication by a nurse.
4. This answer identifies the mother's concerns and educates her on when teeth eruption will usually begin.
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