When Communicating with a Patient Who Is Accompanied by a Caregiver,the

question 13

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a patient who is accompanied by a caregiver,the dental hygienist should talk directly to the

• A) Caregiver and ignore the patient
• B) Caregiver and include the patient
• C) Patient and ignore the caregiver
• D) Patient and include the caregiver

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing mammal or vertebrate after the embryonic stage and before birth, during which significant growth and organ development occur.

Germ Layer

One of the three primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the early embryo from which all tissues and organs develop.

Chorion

The outermost fetal membrane in mammals, including humans, contributing to the formation of the placenta.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tube, and is non-viable.