What Should the Clinician Do If She Accidently Positions the Anesthetic

question 19

Multiple Choice

What should the clinician do if she accidently positions the anesthetic needle against the periosteum and bony contact is made?

• A) Withdraw the needle and reinsert it farther away from the periosteum.
• B) Withdraw the needle and change it because it may be dull.
• C) Withdraw the needle,apply more topical anesthetic,and select a different injection to perform first.
• D) Without withdrawing the needle,move the needle slightly,aspirate,and attempt anesthesia again.

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