Before performing electrocautery or hyfrecation, which precaution should you address?

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Multiple Choice

Before performing electrocautery or hyfrecation, which precaution should you address?

Explanation:
Electrocautery delivers high‑frequency current through the tissues, and any metal on or near the skin can heat up or arc, causing burns or unwanted tissue injury. Removing all jewelry eliminates these conductive hotspots and helps ensure a safe current path with proper grounding. Dentures and implanted devices may require separate consideration, but the most important precaution is taking off jewelry before the procedure.

Electrocautery delivers high‑frequency current through the tissues, and any metal on or near the skin can heat up or arc, causing burns or unwanted tissue injury. Removing all jewelry eliminates these conductive hotspots and helps ensure a safe current path with proper grounding. Dentures and implanted devices may require separate consideration, but the most important precaution is taking off jewelry before the procedure.

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