To provide the patient with accurate information about dental care during pregnancy, maternity nurses should be aware that:
a. Dental care can be dropped from the priority list because the woman has enough to worry about and is getting a lot of calcium anyway.
b. Dental surgery, in particular, is contraindicated because of the psychologic stress it engenders.
c. If dental treatment is necessary, the woman will be most comfortable with it in the second trimester.
d. Dental care interferes with the expectant mother's need to practice conscious relaxation.
ANS: C
The second trimester is best for dental treatment because that is when the woman will be able to sit most comfortably in the dental chair. Dental care such as brushing with fluoride toothpaste is especially important during pregnancy because nausea during pregnancy may lead to poor oral hygiene. Emergency dental surgery is permissible, but the mother must clearly understand the risks and benefits. Conscious relaxation is useful, and it may even help the woman get through any dental appointments; it is not a reason to avoid them.
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