2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is assessing the dental status of an 18-month-old child. How many teeth should the nurse expect to examine?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At 18 months, children typically have around 12 teeth. This aligns with the general guideline that children gain about 4 teeth per year, with the first teeth usually appearing around 6 months.
Option A (6) is too low, as most children have surpassed this number by 18 months. Option B (8) also underestimates the expected dental development for this age group. Option D (16) exceeds the average, as most children do not reach this number until closer to 2-3 years of age. Therefore, 12 teeth is the most accurate expectation for an 18-month-old child’s dental status.