What Should the Nurse Do to Decrease the Damage of Bruxism

question 2

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do to decrease the damage of bruxism seen in a patient who has been abusing the drug ecstasy?

• A)Turn the patient to his right side.
• B)Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
• C)Provide the patient with a pacifier.
• D)Administer a muscle relaxant.

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