Explain the treatment of hyperventilation

What will be an ideal response?

1. Stop dental treatment
2. Position the patient in an upright position
3. Calm the patient by describing the situation and ask her to hold her breath
4.
Have the patient breathe into a paper bag to increase carbon dioxide in the body
5. Administer drug therapy (as a last resort)

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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