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Upon examining the mouth of a 3 year-old child, the nurse discovers that the teeth have chalky white-to-yellowish staining with pitting of the enamel. Which of the following conditions would most likely explain these findings?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Excessive fluoride intake. The described findings are indicative of fluorosis, associated with repeated swallowing of toothpaste with fluoride or drinking water with high levels of fluoride.