The risk of systemic toxicity from a surface anesthetic can be decreased by:
a. spreading the anesthetic over a large surface area to decrease concentration.
b. applying the anesthetic to mucous membranes.
c. avoiding abraded skin areas when applying the anesthetic.
d. limiting the area of application to inflamed areas.
c
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