How Can the Dental Team Minimize the Chance of Injury

question 4

Multiple Choice

How can the dental team minimize the chance of injury while a patient receives nitrous oxide/oxygen gas?

• A) Slightly elevate the patient's feet.
• B) Stretch the patient's arms out to their sides.
• C) Continue to converse with the patient.
• D) Have the dentist administer the patient an anxiolytic prior to the appointment.

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