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A 10-month-old male infant presents to the office for a well-child visit. The parent tell the nurse, "I am really concerned as he sucks his thumb and worry about what effect this has on his teeth." After providing education to the parent, which statement by the parent indicates that learning has been effective? "I’ll wrap his thumb in a bandage." "Sucking is important to the him." "I’ll give the him a pacifier." "Thumb sucking should be discouraged at 10 months."

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          A 10-month-old male infant presents to the office for a well-child visit. The parent tell the nurse, "I am really concerned as he sucks his thumb and worry about what effect this has on his teeth." After providing education to the parent, which statement by the parent indicates that learning has been effective?
"I’ll wrap his thumb in a bandage."
"Sucking is important to the him."
"I’ll give the him a pacifier."
"Thumb sucking should be discouraged at 10 months."

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04/24/2023

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A 10-month-old male infant presents to the office for a well-child visit. The parent tell the nurse, "I am really concerned as he sucks his thumb and worry about what effect this has on his teeth." After providing education to the parent, which statement by the parent indicates that learning has been effective? "I’ll wrap his thumb in a bandage." "Sucking is important to the him." "I’ll give the him a pacifier." "Thumb sucking should be discouraged at 10 months."