Parents of a 4-month-old child ask the nurse what they can do to help relieve the discomfort of teething. The nurse should include which suggestions for the parents? Select all that apply
a. Provide warm liquids.
b. Rub the gums with aspirin.
c. Over-the-counter topical medications for gum pain relief can be used as directed.
d. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) as directed.
e. Provide a hard food such as a frozen bagel for chewing.
C, D, E
To help parents cope with teething, nurses can suggest that they provide cool liquids and hard foods (e.g., dry toast, Popsicles, frozen bagels) for chewing. Hard, cold teethers and ice wrapped in cloth may also provide comfort for inflamed gums. Nurses should explain to parents that over-the-counter topical medications for gum pain relief should be used only as directed. Home remedies, such as rubbing the gums with whiskey or aspirin, should be discouraged, but acetaminophen administered as directed for the child's age can relieve discomfort.
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