What Should the Clinician Do While Waiting for Local Anesthetic

question 3

Multiple Choice

What should the clinician do while waiting for local anesthetic to take effect for her patient?

• A) Clean the other operatory
• B) Bag instruments in the sterilization area
• C) Take a much-needed break
• D) Observe the patient for possible signs of an adverse reaction

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