Use Case B to Answer the Following Questions

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use Case B to answer The Following questions
CASE B
A 25-year old female presents for dental hygiene care. Her records indicated that 10 months have lapsed since receiving dental hygiene care and she scheduled the appointment because her teeth are sensitive when she eats candy and her "gums" hurt when she brushes her teeth. She reports an arrhythmia but is not sure of the type or cause and irregularly takes the prescribed medication for its treatment. Her vital signs are within normal limits.
During the dental and periodontal assessment, you record generalized marginal gingival inflammation, generalized moderate interproximal subgingival calculus deposits, generalized bleeding on probing, with 2-4 mm probing depths. Existing restorations include teeth #14-MO, #4-MOD, #13-MO, #18-MO, and #19-B. Radiographs reveal no evidence of bone loss, proximal carious lesions on 29D, 30M, and 19M and restoration overhangs on #14M and #4D. She brushes once a day and does not use an interproximal cleaning aid.
-Based on the periodontal assessment, what is the BEST re-evaluation interval for this client?

• A)One to two weeks
• B)Four to six weeks
• C)Three to four months
• D)Six months to one year

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Definitions:

Nasal Congestion

The blockage or swelling of nasal passages due to excess mucus or inflamed blood vessels, often associated with colds or allergies.

Persistent Dry

A condition or sensation often described in medical or health contexts, indicating ongoing dryness in a certain area, such as the throat or skin without specific moisture.

Productive Cough

A cough that is accompanied by the expectoration of phlegm or mucus from the respiratory tract.

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

An infection in the upper part of the respiratory system, such as the throat, nose, and airways, common examples include the common cold and sinusitis.