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A patient with a history of infective endocarditis requires dental scaling. Which one of the following additional steps is required before treatment proceeds? A Have the patient rinse with chlorhexidine as a substitute for systemic antibiotic prophylaxis. B Treat the scaling as exempt since routine scaling does not cause clinically significant bacteraemia. C Plan to administer the antibiotic after the scaling is finished, as post-procedure coverage is sufficient. D Confirm with the patient's physician whether antibiotic prophylaxis is required per current guidelines.
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