Placing table salt on the middle or tip of the patient's tongue has been shown to be effective at reducing the gag reflex

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE
Explanation: Placing table salt on the middle or tip of the patient's tongue may help to confuse the senses and lower the risk of gagging.

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