It is imperative that the dental staff understand the cause of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) so that they can provide the most appropriate emergency care.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

False

Although it is beneficial for the dental auxiliary to understand the various causes of a CVA, it is not necessary to distinguish between them to provide proper emergency treatment. Emergency treatment in the dental setting is basically the same for all causes of CVAs.

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