The nurse working with a family has observed that the older children have a large number of dental caries, so the nurse plans to provide the mother with information to prevent the development of dental caries in her new infant. What instructions will the nurse include in the teaching provided to the mother? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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Wiping the infant's gums with soft, moist gauze once or twice daily can help prevent the development of dental caries by removing any residual sugars or milk from the mouth. Not allowing the infant to sleep with a bottle in the bed can also prevent dental caries, as prolonged exposure to sugary substances can lead to tooth decay. Giving foods high in sugar only at breakfast time or using a topical anesthetic daily are not effective measures for preventing dental caries. Reminding the mother that dental care is not needed until the permanent teeth erupt is not accurate information, as dental care should begin as soon as the first tooth erupts.

The Nurse Working with a Family Has Observed That the Older