Clarice, a Dental Hygienist, Knows She Cannot Work on a Patient

question 36

Short Answer

Clarice, a dental hygienist, knows she cannot work on a patient with an infected oral cavity. A quick and effective way to determine whether an infection in the mouth exists is to feel for swollen ________ below the jaw.

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Definitions:

Recommended Dressing

A suggested type of bandage or covering for a wound to promote healing.

Critical Thinking Model

A framework used to enhance the process of making reasoned, analytical judgments based on the evaluation of evidence and reasoning.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach to patient care that includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Clinical Decisions

Choices made by healthcare professionals based on clinical judgment and evidence to provide the best care for a patient.