During the ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Stimulus,the Nurse Supports the Patient's

During the ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) stimulus,the nurse supports the patient's chin firmly against the bite-block positioned between the upper and lower teeth.The rationale for this intervention is to prevent:

A) involuntary biting of the lips.
B) tooth damage or gum laceration.
C) involuntary swallowing of the tongue.
D) development of TMJD (temporomandibular joint disorder) .

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