Suggestions to Avoid Stimulating the Gag Reflex Include

question 18

Multiple Choice

Suggestions to avoid stimulating the gag reflex include:

• A) Sliding the film along the palate.
• B) Placing the film slowly to avoid stimulating the patient.
• C) Demonstrating film placement.
• D) Waiting for 30 seconds before exposing each film.

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