Author Question: Children sometimes get mottled tooth enamel because they ingest more fluoride than is recommended ... (Read 18 times)

audie · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Children sometimes get mottled tooth enamel because they ingest more fluoride than is recommended while their teeth are forming. What causes this?

A) Fluoridated toothpaste C) Drinking water
B) Fluoride supplements D) Fluoride in foods

Question 2

HIV/AIDS clients are already in an immune-compromised state so they have to be especially careful about foodborne illnesses.

What strategies can the nurse teach the HIV/AIDS clients to help them avoid contracting a foodborne illness? Select all that apply. A) Refrigerate foods immediately after purchase.
B) Discard leftovers after five days.
C) Avoid salad bars and buffets when eating out.
D) Thaw food in the microwave, never at room temperature.
E) Keep hot foods above 140F and cold foods below 40F.

qytan · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Children under the age of 8 years are susceptible to mottled teeth enamel if excessive amounts of fluoride are ingested. The swallowing of fluoridated toothpaste has been blamed.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Feedback:
There are various steps individuals can do to limit the risk of acquiring a foodborne illness. Refrigerating foods immediately after purchase, avoiding salad bars and buffets when eating out, and keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold are just a few.