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For a patient with Hepatitis B or C, the dentist should use:

  1. Standard precautions
  2. A separate operatory
  3. Refuse care
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Correct answer: A. Standard precautions

  • A. Correct. Standard precautions are designed to protect against all bloodborne pathogens, including HBV/HCV, for every patient.
  • B. Incorrect. A dedicated operatory is unnecessary; standard precautions suffice.
  • C. Incorrect. Refusing care is inappropriate and not required.

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