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A More Tasteful Oral Exam

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When you examine the oral cavityof a patient who has an upper respiratorytract infection, use a tonguedepressor that has been rinsed inwarm water and lightly flavored withlemon juice.

When you examine the oral cavityof a patient who has an upper respiratorytract infection, use a tonguedepressor that has been rinsed inwarm water and lightly flavored withlemon juice. The depressor will notstick to the tongue, and it will enableyou to evaluate the patient's senseof taste.-- Bill Fuhrmann, RPA-C
   Rochester, NY

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