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Your patient is a 32-year-old female who is depressed and tearful after a fight with her ex-husband. Which of the following would NOT increase the risk of or indicate an increased risk of the patient committing suicide?

A) The patient has access to a method of suicide. B) The paramedic is using direct questioning about suicidal intentions. C) The patient has called her sister to come and get her dog. D) The patient has had three glasses of wine since the fight.

The first pediatric radiographic survey may not be necessary until

A) all primary teeth have erupted and prevent a visual inspection of interproximal surfaces. B) the arches have developed sufficiently to accommodate placement of the image receptor. C) the age of 6 years, when cooperation is more likely. D) the child presents with signs or symptoms of oral disease.