Author Question: The mother of a toddler wants to make sure the child does not develop any dental problems similar to ... (Read 55 times)

gbarreiro · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The mother of a toddler wants to make sure the child does not develop any dental problems similar to her other children. What should the nurse recommend to the mother to ensure proper dental health of the child? (Select all that apply.)

A) Schedule dental examinations when the child is 3
B) Brush the child's teeth by standing behind the child
C) Teach to rinse the mouth with water after each meal
D) Use about 1 in of toothpaste when brushing the teeth
E) Use toothpaste without fluoride since this causes tooth decay

Question 2

A group of caregivers with toddlers are meeting to discuss the nutritional needs of their children.

The nurse is preparing a teaching tool for this session. What should the nurse include as servings for the major food groups that the children should ingest every day? (Select all that apply.)
A) A minimum of 3 cups of fruit per day
B) 1 oz of grains per day is sufficient
C) 2 to 4 oz of protein each day is needed
D) 2 cups of milk or dairy equivalent is sufficient
E) Plan to provide 1,600 to 2,000 calories each day