When the Health History Reveals the Client Has Had a Prior

question 30

Multiple Choice

When the health history reveals the client has had a prior unpleasant dental experience that has caused dental phobia, what is the most likely potential emergency situation?

• A) Asthmatic attack
• B) Seizure
• C) Vasovagal syncope

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