What are some examples of distraction techniques the radiographer can use to help the patient control the gag reflex?
What will be an ideal response?
Ask the patient to bite hard on the bite block of the image receptor holder, raise an arm, clench a fist, or press the head back against the headrest. Distraction tasks can be anything that helps to divert the patient's attention from the oral cavity and to suppress the gag reflex.
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