Helen Light bourne is the mother of 7-year-old Heather, her first-born child. Ms. Light bourne expresses concern to the pediatric nurse that Heather appears to have two loose teeth. Her specific...

Helen Light bourne is the mother of 7-year-old Heather, her first-born child. Ms. Light bourne expresses concern to the pediatric nurse that Heather appears to have two loose teeth. Her specific concern is the management of the loose teeth.

1. What information should the nurse plan to share with Ms. Light bourne about the expected pattern of tooth loss?

2. How would you instruct Ms. Light bourne to care for Heather’s primary teeth?

3. What common complication should she be alerted to as the permanent teeth erupt?