The Receptionist Informs You That Your Last Patient Tomorrow Has

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Multiple Choice

The receptionist informs you that your last patient tomorrow has just been diagnosed with a latex allergy and is concerned about her dental hygiene appointment.What should the patient be told?

• A) Tell the patient that there is no problem.You will wear plastic overgloves instead of latex gloves.
• B) Tell the patient that you will wear nitrile examination gloves and ask the receptionist to reschedule the appointment to an early morning appointment.
• C) Tell the patient that she will be referred to a hospital dental clinic that is better equipped to handle latex allergies.
• D) Ask the patient to bring latex-free examination gloves to the appointment.

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