While assessing risk factors in adolescents, the nurse recognizes that dental issues may be related to: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Fluoridated water.
2. Failure to use a mouth guard when playing physical sports.
3. Adolescent obesity.
4. Diagnosis of bulimia.
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Rationale 1: Fluoride is not needed in the adolescent once all teeth have emerged; this does not constitute a risk factor.
Rationale 2: Injury to teeth can occur, so a mouth guard should be utilized.
Rationale 3: Dental injuries can be related to eating disorders, but the problem would be inadequate, not excessive, nutrition.
Rationale 4: Repeated vomiting can destroy enamel due to contact with acidic stomach juices.
Global Rationale:
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Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
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