How should the nurse instruct the mother who calls the emergency department because her 9-year-old child has just fallen on his face and one of his front teeth fell out?

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The parent should be told to keep the tooth moist by placing it in a saline solution,water,milk,or a commercial tooth-preserving solution and get the child evaluated as soon as possible.The parent may replace the tooth incorrectly,so it is best not to advise the parent to do this.The tooth should be kept moist,not dry.The child should be evaluated as soon as possible.Cleaning or scrubbing the tooth could damage it.It is essential for the child to have an immediate dental evaluation.

How Should the Nurse Instruct the Mother Who Calls the Emergency