Which of the Following Techniques Will Encourage a Noncompliant Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following techniques will encourage a noncompliant patient to follow the dentist's instruction?

• A)Emphasize negative,instead of positive,information.
• B)Tell the patient what you would do if you were in his/her position.
• C)Demonstrate the correct technique and have the patient demonstrate back to you.
• D)Ask closed-ended questions.

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Definitions:

Endorphins

Substances produced by the body that bind to brain receptors to diminish the sensation of pain and induce a state of intense happiness.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling most functions of the body and mind.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, central to the nervous system's function.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting neural signals.