The nurse is discussing with a parent group the importance of fluoride for healthy teeth.What should the nurse recommend?
A) Determine whether the water supply is fluoridated.
B) Use fluoridated mouth rinses in children older than 1 year.
C) Give fluoride supplements to infants beginning at age 2 months.
D) Brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste unless the fluoride content of water supply is adequate.

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The decision about fluoride supplementation cannot be made until it is known whether the water supply contains fluoride and the amount.It is difficult to teach toddlers to spit out mouthwash.Swallowing fluoridated mouthwashes can contribute to fluorosis.Fluoride supplementation is not recommended until after age 6 months and then only if the water is not fluoridated.Fluoridated toothpaste is still indicated if the fluoride content of the water supply is adequate,but very small amounts are used.

The Nurse Is Discussing with a Parent Group the Importance