Ethics & Law · single question
A nurse identifies a lesion she believes is a spider bite that is worsening. The most appropriate action by the dental team is to:
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Correct answer: A. Refer to the appropriate medical provider
- A. Correct. A worsening systemic/dermatologic lesion outside the scope of dental practice should be referred to a physician.
- B. Prescribing antibiotics without diagnosis is inappropriate and outside scope.
- C. Surgical management of a skin lesion is not within routine dental practice.
- D. Ignoring a worsening lesion risks harm.