A new mother asks the nurse what she should look for when the baby starts to teethe. What should the nurse explain to the mother?

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Gums are sore and tender before a new tooth breaks the surface. As soon as the tooth is through, the tenderness passes. A high temperature is not a normal expectation with teething and should be reported to the health care provider. The child may resist chewing because of the sore gum; however, it may not last for 2 days. Playing may or may not be affected. Constipation is not an expectation with teething.

A New Mother Asks the Nurse What She Should Look