Question 13 of 30
To manage severe toothaches, responders should:
A
Advise the patient to chew on the other side of the mouth.
B
Advise the patient to drink hot liquids to sooth discomfort.
C
Advise the patient to suck on ice cubes to dull the pain.
D
Extract the tooth with the assistance of a second responder.
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Advise the patient to chew on the other side of the mouth..
To manage severe toothache, the patient should be advised to avoid chewing on the affected side to prevent further irritation or damage. This minimizes mechanical stress on the damaged tooth and associated inflamed nerves.