If a patient is hyperventilating, the dental team may have the patient breathe into a plastic bag.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

A patient who is hyperventilating needs to increase their levels of carbon dioxide, which can be achieved by breathing into a paper bag. However, a plastic bag should never be used.

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