Sara, a dental auxiliary, reviews the medical history of a patient; noting that the patient is an asthmatic. How can Sara minimize the chance that her patient will experience an asthma attack during the dental exam?
A. Administer anti-anxiety medication prior to the dental treatment.
B. Administer a bronchodilator prior to the dental treatment.
C. Provide a thorough explanation of the equipment that will be used during the treatment.
D. Carefully monitor the patient's respiratory patterns during the appointment.
Answer: C
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