Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2131 of 2368
Which instruction about toothpaste is appropriate for a toddler?
- Use a pea-sized amount twice a day and supervise spitting
- Use a full strip of toothpaste and let the child swallow it
- Brush once a day with a large amount of toothpaste
- Avoid brushing until the child is three
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Correct answer: Use a pea-sized amount twice a day and supervise spitting
Swallowing fluoridated toothpaste can create toxicity concerns, so children are supervised to spit it out.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: Oral Care. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026