The nurse is teaching a group of mothers of toddlers and preschoolers about oral care and the prevention of caries. Which statements should the nurse include in the presentation? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "The tendency toward dental caries is inherited."
2. "Fruit juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, so allow your child to drink as much fruit juice a day as desired."
3. "If your child is under two, you should use toothpaste without fluoride."
4. "Three-year-old children are mature enough to be able to brush their teeth independently."
5. "The child should see a dentist by one year of age."
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Rationale 1: Poor oral care may be passed from parent to child, but dental caries are not inherited.
Rationale 2: Fruit juice is high in sugar and may promote cavities. The amount of juice per day should be limited.
Rationale 3: A young child may be unable to spit out the toothpaste and will swallow it. To avoid children ingesting too much fluoride, parents should use toothpaste without fluoride.
Rationale 4: The three-year-old child is not mature enough to brush independently. Although the child should be allowed to attempt to brush, the parent should ensure the teeth are adequately cleaned.
Rationale 5: Early attention to dental health improves the condition of the primary teeth.
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What reaction should be the nurse's initial response? a. Refer the mother for counseling. b. Listen and reflect the mother's feelings. c. Ask the father in private why he does not help. d. Suggest ways the mother can get her husband to help.
The term community health nursing refers to
a. Nurses caring for subpopulations, such as pregnant teens, in a community setting b. Nurses with a specialization in public health who practice in voluntary community organizations c. Master's-degree nurses who practice in community-based settings d. Nurses who practice in the community whether or not they have preparation in public health nursing
Infants are children of the ages 1 month to 2 years
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The mother of a 45-year-old patient is a retired physician and requests to discuss her daughter's plan of care with the nurse caring for the patient. What is the nurse's best response to this request?
A. "I will need to ask permission from my supervisor before I can share that information." B. "I cannot share that information with you. I would suggest you ask your daughter." C. "I would suggest that you discuss that with your daughter's physician." D. "I will have to get your daughter's permission before I can share that information."