The nurse is obtaining a health history on a 3-month-old infant. During the interview, the mother states, "I think she is getting her first tooth because she has started drooling a lot." The nurse's best response would be:
a. "You're right, drooling is usually a sign of the first tooth."
b. "It would be unusual for a 3 month old to be getting her first tooth."
c. "This could be the sign of a problem with the salivary glands."
d. "She is just starting to salivate and hasn't learned to swallow the saliva."
ANS: D
In the infant, salivation starts at 3 months. The baby will drool for a few months before learning to swallow the saliva. This drooling does not herald the eruption of the first tooth, although many parents think it does.
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