Use Case a to Answer the Following Questions

question 32

Multiple Choice

Use Case A to answer The Following questions
CASE A
A 44-year old man presents as a new client for dental hygiene care. His medical history reveals type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure controlled with medication and a hip replacement. He reports no blood glucose monitoring and controls diabetes with diet and exercise. His last physical examination was last year. However, he is not sure of the examination results. He assumes everything is fine. You record his blood pressure reading at 150/102 mm Hg.
-Which of the following should be considered before implementing invasive dental hygiene care for this client?

• A)Dental hygiene care can be implemented immediately without any considerations
• B)Dental hygiene care can be started immediately as long as the client consents to treatment
• C)Consult with client's physician to establish a definitive diagnosis of diabetes and level of control for diabetes and hypertension before initiating invasive dental hygiene care
• D)Appointments should be longer than normal to reduce the number of appointments needed and to reduce stress

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Definitions:

Emotional Numbness

A decreased sensitivity to emotional stimuli, often resulting from severe stress or trauma, leaving individuals feeling detached from their feelings or surroundings.

Hypervigilance

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Paranoia

A mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance.

Dissociation

A psychological process where there is a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory, often occurring as a response to trauma.