How can the dental team minimize the chance of injury while a patient receives nitrous oxide/oxygen gas?

A. Slightly elevate the patient's feet.
B. Stretch the patient's arms out to their sides.
C. Continue to converse with the patient.
D. Have the dentist administer the patient an anxiolytic prior to the appointment.


Answer: C

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