A 9-month-old infant has developed two teeth since the 6-month checkup. The local water supply contains fluoride. What will the primary care nurse practitioner do to promote healthy dentition at this visit? Teach the parents how to brush the infant’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste. Apply sodium fluoride varnish to the infant’s teeth. Prescribe oral fluoride supplementation. Encourage the parents to make an initial dental appointment.
[Verified Answer]: A 9-month-old infant has developed two…
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