Author Question: Which statement, made by a 4-year-old child's father, is true about the care of the preschooler's ... (Read 73 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which statement, made by a 4-year-old child's father, is true about the care of the preschooler's teeth?

a. Because the baby teeth' are not permanent, they are not important to the child.
b. My son can be encouraged to brush his teeth after I have thoroughly cleaned his
teeth.
c. My son's permanent teeth' will begin to come in at 4 to 5 years of age.
d. Fluoride supplements can be discontinued when my son's permanent teeth'
erupt.

Question 2

A 6-month-old infant is admitted with severe dehydration. Effectiveness of therapy is evaluated with which of the following assessment measures? Select all that apply.

1. Record intake and output accurately.
2. Daily weights on the same scale, same time, with no clothes
3. Document mucous membrane moisture every shift.
4. Evaluate level of consciousness continuously.
5. Document abdominal girth every shift.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
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A Deciduous teeth are important because they maintain spacing and play an
important role in the growth and development of the jaws and face and in speech
development.
B Toddlers and preschoolers lack the manual dexterity to remove plaque
adequately, so parents must assume this responsibility.
C Secondary teeth erupt at approximately 6 years of age.
D If the family does not live in an area where fluoride is included in the water
supply, fluoride supplements should be continued.

Answer to Question 2

1; 2; 3; 4
Rationale:
1. All of the choices represent assessment measures that measure the effectiveness of therapy except abdominal girth, which does not provide information regarding hydration status.
2. All of the choices represent assessment measures that measure the effectiveness of therapy except abdominal girth, which does not provide information regarding hydration status.
3. All of the choices represent assessment measures that measure the effectiveness of therapy except abdominal girth, which does not provide information regarding hydration status.
4. All of the choices represent assessment measures that measure the effectiveness of therapy except abdominal girth, which does not provide information regarding hydration status.
5. All of the choices represent assessment measures that measure the effectiveness of therapy except abdominal girth, which does not provide information regarding hydration status.