Author Question: What is the best nursing action when an 8-year-old child comes to the school nurse with his central ... (Read 143 times)

panfilo · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What is the best nursing action when an 8-year-old child comes to the school nurse with his central incisor in his hand and reports he knocked his tooth out on the water fountain?

a. Give him an ice cube to suck on.
b. Have him wash his mouth out with peroxide and water.
c. Wrap the tooth in a clean tissue.
d. Wash off the tooth and place it in a container of milk.

Question 2

The nurse has discussed with a mother the process of introducing solid foods to her 6-month-old infant. What statement by the mother leads the nurse to determine that learning has taken place?

a. I will give my infant rice cereal first.
b. I will give my infant yellow vegetables first.
c. I will give my infant egg yolks first.
d. I will give my infant fruits first.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The tooth should be washed off and put in a container of milk to preserve it for possible reimplantation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Solid foods are usually introduced at about 6 months of age, starting with rice cereal, which is the least allergenic.