Trismus Noted in a Client the Day Following an Inferior

question 7

Multiple Choice

Trismus noted in a client the day following an inferior alveolar nerve block MOST likely results from:

• A)Failure to use an aspirating syringe
• B)Irritation of the medial pterygoid muscle
• C)Accidental injection of the solution near a branch of the facial nerve
• D)Allowing the needle tip to rest beneath the periosteum during injection
• E)Accidental injection of the solution near a major branch of the trigeminal nerve

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