Medical Emergencies · single question
A patient says 'I really hate the sound of the drill.' What is the best management approach?
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Correct answer: B. Offer headphones to the patient
- A. Low-speed handpieces cannot perform all procedures and do not eliminate drilling sounds.
- B. The patient's complaint is specifically about sound. Offering headphones (music or noise-canceling) directly addresses the auditory trigger — the most appropriate, evidence-based anxiety management response.
- C. Dismissing a patient without care is unethical and constitutes abandonment.
- D. Visual distraction is a minor technique but does not address the stated auditory trigger.
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