The nurse working with a family has observed that the older children have a large number of dental caries and plans to provide the mother with information to prevent the development of dental caries in her new infant. Which interventions will prevent the development of dental caries in the infant? Select all that apply.

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A) Avoiding nursing or giving the infant a bottle at bedtime can prevent the pooling of sugars in the mouth, which can lead to dental caries.
C) Using a soft moist gauze for cleaning can help maintain good oral hygiene and prevent the accumulation of plaque, which can lead to dental caries. 
B) Giving foods high in sugar only at breakfast time is not enough as infants can be fed throughout the day and night. 
D) Using a topical anesthetic daily is not recommended as it is not related to the prevention of dental caries.

The Nurse Working with a Family Has Observed That the Older