Client presents for Phase I Nonsurgical Therapy to address the following dental hygiene diagnosis: unmet human need for skin and mucous membrane integrity of the head and neck due to generalized subgingival biofilm, gingival pockets of 4 mm as evidenced by generalized spontaneous bleeding upon probing. Following implementation of dental hygiene intervention strategies, in which phase of care is the client scheduled to measure the outcome of the dental hygiene care plan?

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Following implementation of dental hygiene intervention strategies, the client is scheduled for Phase I: Evaluation of Response to Nonsurgical Therapy to measure the outcome of the dental hygiene care plan. At the completion of this appointment, a Phase IV: Maintenance Therapy appointment is scheduled to support the continued health of the client, as well as additional phases of care proposed by the overall dental plan. The Phase II: Surgical Therapy includes dental services (e.g., periodontal surgery, implants, endodontics) that support the client in continued oral health. Phase III: Restorative Therapy includes dental services (restorative care, fixed and removable prosthodontic appliances) that support the client in continued oral health. Following Phase I: Evaluation of Response to Nonsurgical Therapy, the dental hygienists determines the client's prognosis and recommends Phase IV: Therapy to support the client in continued health.

Client Presents for Phase I Nonsurgical Therapy to Address the Following