What Can You Do to Reduce the Risk of a Gag

question 11

Multiple Choice

What can you do to reduce the risk of a gag reflex?

• A)Help the patient focus on not gagging.
• B)Discuss with your patient ways to prevent gagging.
• C)Have your patient hold her breath.
• D)Give your patient a cup of ice water to drink to try to reduce tactile stimuli.

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