The Dental Hygienist Is Caring for an Indigent Client Who

question 15

Multiple Choice

The dental hygienist is caring for an indigent client who wears a totally acrylic partial denture.What can the dental hygienist recommend as an inexpensive,safe,and effective cleaning solution for the oral appliances,given that it is devoid of metal?

• A) Two tablespoons of sodium hypochlorite;1 tsp of detergent;4 oz of water
• B) Two tablespoons of sodium hypochlorite;2 tsp of detergent;8 oz of water
• C) One tablespoon of sodium hypochlorite;1 tsp of detergent;4 oz of water
• D) One-half tablespoon of sodium hypochlorite;1/2 tsp of detergent;8 oz of water

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