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bingousmle - 05-25-10 00:52
A 22-year-old man calls the ED stating that he was punched in the face 10 minutes ago and is holding his front incisor tooth in his hand. He wants to know what is the best way to preserve the tooth. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give the caller?
a. Place the tooth in a napkin and bring it to the ED
b. Place the tooth in a glass of water and bring it to the ED
c. Place the tooth in a glass of beer and bring it to the ED
d. Pour some water over the tooth and place it immediately back into the socket
e. Place the tooth in a glass of milk and bring it to the ED
bingousmle - 05-25-10 00:52
A 22-year-old man calls the ED stating that he was punched in the face 10 minutes ago and is holding his front incisor tooth in his hand. He wants to know what is the best way to preserve the tooth. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give the caller?
a. Place the tooth in a napkin and bring it to the ED
b. Place the tooth in a glass of water and bring it to the ED
c. Place the tooth in a glass of beer and bring it to the ED
d. Pour some water over the tooth and place it immediately back into the socket
e. Place the tooth in a glass of milk and bring it to the ED
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: dental babbu5508 - 05-25-10 02:26 My answer is: b.
Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give the caller?
Place the tooth in a glass of water and bring it to the ED..........
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