Author Question: A mother asks the nurse, When should I begin to clean my baby's teeth? What is the best response for ... (Read 111 times)

Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A mother asks the nurse, When should I begin to clean my baby's teeth? What is the best response for the nurse?

a. You can begin when all her baby teeth are in..
b. You can easily begin now. Just put some toothpaste on a gauze pad to clean the teeth..
c. I don't think you have to worry about that until she can handle a toothbrush..
d. You can begin as soon as your child has a tooth. The easiest way is to take cotton swabs or a face cloth and just wipe the teeth. Toothpaste is not necessary..

Question 2

Which statement made by a 14-year-old adolescent who is newly diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) indicates a need for further teaching?

a. I should eat meals and snack at the same time every day..
b. Exercise will decrease my insulin require-ments..
c. It is okay to drink chocolate milk with meals..
d. I need to check my sugars before meals and at bedtime..

bob · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
An infant's teeth need to be cleaned as soon as they erupt. Cleaning the teeth with cotton swabs or a face cloth is appropriate. Waiting until all the baby teeth are in is inappropriate and prolongs cleaning until 2 years of age. Because toothpaste contains fluoride and infants will swallow the toothpaste, parents should avoid its use. Even when a child has the ability to hold a toothbrush, the parent should continue cleaning the child's teeth.

Answer to Question 2

C
Chocolate milk is high in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels. A beverage low in carbohydrates is a better choice. Meals and snacks should be eaten at regular times. Exercise decreases insulin requirements. Checking serum glucose before breakfast and dinner is appropriate.