Which communication to a patient is contraindicated during radiographic procedures?
A) "Open wider, please."
B) "I need you to slowly close."
C) This won't hurt a bit."
D) "Breathe through your nose."
C
Explanation: A) Telling the apprehensive patient, "This won't hurt a bit" may convey an attitude of apathy, or imply that the patient's apprehensions do not matter.
B) Telling the apprehensive patient, "This won't hurt a bit" may convey an attitude of apathy, or imply that the patient's apprehensions do not matter.
C) Telling the apprehensive patient, "This won't hurt a bit" may convey an attitude of apathy, or imply that the patient's apprehensions do not matter.
D) Telling the apprehensive patient, "This won't hurt a bit" may convey an attitude of apathy, or imply that the patient's apprehensions do not matter.
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