The parents of which of the following children should the nurse indicate fluoride supplementation be needed?
a. All children should receive fluoride supplements
b. Children living in areas where the fluoride content of drinking water is below 0.7 ppm
c. Only children with significant dental health problems should receive supplements
d. Only children over 6 years should receive a supplement
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: If the water supply is fluoridated, supplementation is not needed.
B Correct: These children should receive supplementation of fluoride.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement. If the water is not fluoridated, supplementation is required from infancy to age 13.
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