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The nurse is assessing the dental status of an 18-month-old child. How many teeth should the nurse expect to examine?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An 18-month-old child typically has about 12 teeth, calculated by subtracting 6 from the child's age in months (18 - 6 = 12). Health Promotion and Maintenance