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
ANS: C
The use of an infant pacifier will reduce the damage to the teeth for a patient who is manifesting bruxism (grinding of the teeth).
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A. 44
B. 43
C. 42
D. 41
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