How will the nurse correctly replace a patient's dentures after cleaning?
a. Inserting the lower denture first
b. Asking the patient to insert them
c. Inserting both dentures together
d. Inserting the upper denture first
ANS: D
When reinserting dentures, replace the upper dentures first.
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