What provides an ongoing education on when and how to rehabilitate?

Which of the following instructions is appropriate for helping a new patroller care for a patient with a large abrasion on his arm?

a. "When you are done cleaning the abrasion, apply some sterile gauze soaked in sterile saline." b. "It is best to let the wound bleed some. This is the body's natural way of cleaning the wound." c. "Don't worry about cleaning the wound. The patient is going to the hospital, which is only 30 minutes away." d. "Do not cut away the sleeve over the top of the laceration because that will restart the bleeding."

What condition is the patient most likely experiencing?

A 23-year-old female presents with a positive medical history. She reports a history of type I diabetes. The patient is scheduled for a crown preparation at the noon hour. When the dental auxiliary reviews the medical history, the patient indicates that she has an insulin pump. As the treatment progresses, the dental auxiliary notices that the patient’s skin has become cold and clammy. When the patient is questioned, she appears to be very confused. What will be an ideal response?