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Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

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.

Question 2

The nurse is taking care of a seven-year-old child who is postoperative. The child's mother requests that the child not receive narcotics in the postoperative period because she is afraid the child will become addicted.

The nurse would explain to the mother that children who do not receive adequate pain control will be at risk for: 1. Respiratory complications.
2. Urinary complications.
3. Cardiac complications.
4. Bowel complications.

otokexnaru · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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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.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The child with acute postoperative pain takes shallow breaths and suppresses coughing to avoid more pain. These self-protective actions increase the potential for respiratory complications.
Rationale 2: Uncontrolled pain does not usually lead to urinary complications.
Rationale 3: Uncontrolled pain does not lead to cardiac complications.
Rationale 4: Uncontrolled pain does not frequently lead to bowel complications.
Global Rationale: