A child has an evulsed (knocked-out) tooth. Which medium should the nurse instruct the parents to place the tooth in for transport to the dentist?

A) In cold milk
B) In cold water
C) In warm salt water
D) In a dry, clean jar

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Ishika Kumar · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  An evulsed tooth should be placed in a suitable medium for transplant, either cold milk or saliva (under the child or parent's tongue). Cold milk is a more suitable medium for transport than cold water, warm salt water, or a dry, clean jar.

A child has an evulsed (knocked-out) tooth. Which medium should the nurse instruct the parents to place the tooth in for transport to the dentist?

A) In cold milk
B) In cold water
C) In warm salt water
D) In a dry, clean jar

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A child has an evulsed (knocked-out) tooth. Which medium should the nurse instruct the parents to place the tooth in for transport to the dentist?A) In cold milkB) In cold waterC) In warm salt waterD) In a dry, clean jar

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A child has an evulsed (knocked-out) tooth. Which medium should the nurse instruct the parents to place the tooth in for transport to the dentist?

A) In cold milk
B) In cold water
C) In warm salt water
D) In a dry, clean jar