Which of the Following Strategies Helps Patients Cope with Anxiety

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies helps patients cope with anxiety and fear?

A) Avoid discussions about anxiety and fear.
B) Only the dentist should ask about anxiety and fear to avoid patient embarrassment.
C) Assure the patient that difficulties during past dental visits could not have been avoided.
D) Prepare, rehearse, empower, and praise patients to reduce anxiety and fear.