The parents of an 8-year-old girl with a slow-to-warm temperament are concerned about their daughter's reaction when she visits the dentist for the first time after having a cavity filled at the last visit. How should the nurse respond?

The parents of an 8-year-old girl with a slow-to-warm temperament are concerned about their daughter's reaction when she visits the dentist for the first time after having a cavity filled at the last visit. How should the nurse respond?


a) "Remind your daughter of the importance of proper oral hygiene."
b) "Remind her in simple terms what will happen in the dentist's office."
c) "Wait to tell her about the visit until just before the appointment."
d) "Tell your daughter that it is just like going to see the pediatrician."


Answer: "Remind her in simple terms what will happen in the dentist's office."



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