Which of the following would be most likely to assist in controlling a tactile stimulated gag response?
a. Place a commercial edge-covering product over the image receptor.
b. Direct the patient to press the back of the head against the headrest.
c. Ask the patient to breath deeply through the nose.
d. Project confidence while maintaining an empathetic attitude.
a. Using a commercial edge-covering product over the image receptor would be the best method for reducing a tactile stimulated gag response.
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