A medical assistant should include which of the following in preparing a patient for cryosurgery?
A. Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body
B. Ask the patient to put on safety goggles
C. Inform the patient that the initial sensation of cold will be followed by a burning sensation
D. Position the patient for the administration of a general anesthetic
E. Assist with the administration of a local anesthetic
C. Inform the patient that the initial sensation of cold will be followed by a burning sensation
Tell the patient that the initial cold sensation will be followed by a burning sensation.
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