When teaching patients how to properly brush their teeth, the nurse instructs them to hold the toothbrush at what angle to the gum line?
a. 15 degrees
b. 30 degrees
c. 45 degrees
d. 90 degrees
C
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A An angle of 15 degrees is incorrect.
B An angle of 30 degrees is incorrect.
C Teach the patient to hold the toothbrush bristles at a 45-degree angle to the gum line.
D An angle of 90 degrees is incorrect.
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