Author Question: The parent of 2-week-old Sarah asks the nurse whether Sarah needs fluoride supplements, because she ... (Read 138 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The parent of 2-week-old Sarah asks the nurse whether Sarah needs fluoride supplements, because she is exclusively breastfed. The nurse's best response is

a. She needs to begin taking them now.
b. They are not needed if you drink fluoridated water.
c. She may need to begin taking them at age 6 months.
d. She can have infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead of supplements.

Question 2

The nurse is assisting a mother to feed her newborn. The newborn has been crying. The nurse suggests that prior to feeding, the mother should:

1. Offer a pacifier.
2. Burp the newborn.
3. Unwrap the newborn.
4. Stroke the newborn's spine and feet.

briezy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback
A The recommendation is to begin supplementation at 6 months.
B The amount of water that is ingested and the amount of fluoride in the water are
considered when supplementation is being considered.
C Fluoride supplementation is recommended by the American Academy of
Pediatrics beginning at age 6 months if the child is not drinking adequate
amounts of fluoridated water.
D The amount of water that is ingested and the amount of fluoride in the water are
considered when supplementation is being considered.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale:
1. Offering a pacifier stimulates the newborn. Time should be taken to calm the newborn prior to feeding.
2. If a newborn has been crying prior to feeding, the baby might have swallowed air; therefore, the newborn should be burped before feeding.
3. Time should be taken to calm the newborn prior to feeding. Unwrapping the newborn stimulates the newborn.
4. Time should be taken to calm the newborn prior to feeding. Stroking the spine and feet stimulates the newborn.