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The Day After a Dental Hygiene Procedure, a Patient Calls

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The day after a dental hygiene procedure, a patient calls to report the right side of his mouth is sore and he is having difficulty opening. Which of the following should be recommended first?


A) Monitor for increased discomfort and call again if pain worsens
B) Open and close the mouth to regain flexibility of the muscles
C) Apply hot, moist towels for 20 minutes every hour
D) Recommend an analgesic for discomfort

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