It Is Normal for Some Bleeding to Continue After Periodontal

question 22

Multiple Choice

It is normal for some bleeding to continue after periodontal surgery for about 4 to 5 hours.If bleeding continues longer than that,the patient needs to:

• A)rinse with water to stop the bleeding.
• B)apply pressure for 30 minutes with a piece of gauze.
• C)call the dentist if the bleeding persists.
• D)remove and replace the gauze every 10 minutes.

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