Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2127 of 2368
A parent asks how to comfort a teething infant. Which suggestion is appropriate?
- Give a slice of hot dog to chew on
- Give a wet or frozen washcloth to chew on
- Give a hard candy to suck on
- Give acetaminophen without asking the pediatrician
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Correct answer: Give a wet or frozen washcloth to chew on
A clean finger or a wet or frozen washcloth is safe. Acetaminophen use is discussed with the pediatrician first.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: INFANT ROUTINE CARE AND HEALTH PROMOTION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026