You are ventilating an 85-year-old male without difficulty.A nurse tells you that the patient has dentures.To ensure a good mask seal,you should:

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Leaving the dentures in place helps maintain the shape of the face, providing a better seal when using a mask for ventilation. Removing them can cause the cheeks to collapse, making it more difficult to achieve an effective seal.

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