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tth · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth. What should the nurse recommend?

a. Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
b. Brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless fluoride content of water supply is
adequate.
c. Give fluoride supplements to breastfed infants beginning at age 1 month.
d. Determine whether water supply is fluoridated.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a newborn on a ventilator who has respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The nurse informs the parents that the newborn is improving. Which of the following data supports the nurse's assessment?

1. Decreased urination
2. Pulmonary vascular resistance increases.
3. Increased PCO2
4. Increased urination

AmberC1996 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A It is difficult to teach this age-group to spit out the mouthwash. Swallowing
fluoridated mouthwashes can contribute to fluorosis.
B Fluoridated toothpaste is still indicated, but very small amounts are used.
C Fluoride supplementation is not recommended until after age 6 months.
D The decision about fluoride supplementation cannot be made until it is known
whether the water supply contains fluoride and the amount.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale:
1. Increased urination can be an indication that the newborn's condition is improving.
2. Pulmonary vascular resistance increases with hypoxia.
3. Increased PCO2 results from alveolar hypoventilation.
4. As fluid moves out of the lungs and into the bloodstream, alveoli open and kidney perfusion increases, increasing urine output.