What Is the Most Valid Method of Assessing the Client's

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the most valid method of assessing the client's self-care practices such as toothbrushing?

• A) Ask the patient if they have been brushing as recommended.
• B) Assess the presence and location of plaque present with disclosing solution.
• C) Use absence of plaque as the indicator of effective toothbrushing.
• D) Evaluate toothbrush wear.
• E) Use signs of disease of soft and hard tissues.

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Definitions:

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