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Question:
A nurse is conducting a home visit for a program that monitors at-risk children. Her patient is a 2-year-old female who appears to be in good health. The mother asks when her daughter will need dental care. Which of these is the correct answer to this question?
A
She should begin seeing a dentist now for regular check-ups and cleanings.
explanation
Research has shown that there is a connection between oral and physical health. Nurses should counsel their patients and their families on the importance of regular dental care beginning at an early age. Dental check-ups and cleanings should be scheduled every 6 months from the age of 2 years on.
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