What 4 steps should you follow if a needle breaks off in the patient's mouth?

What 4 steps should you follow if a needle breaks off in the patient's mouth?

• A. Keep yourself & the pt CALM. Keep pts mouth WIDE open w/ your hands in the oral cavity. If the needle is visible, grasp w/ hemostat or cotton pliers & gently pull it out of the tissue. If not visible, inform the pt CALMLY and STAY w/ your pt.
• B. Immediately call for assistance and leave the patient unattended
• C. Remove the patient from the chair and call for help
• D. Attempt to locate the needle using X-ray before any action

Answer: (A)