Which of the following signs is most indicative of a vasovagal syncope episode in a dental patient?
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Correct answer: Pallor, sweating, bradycardia and brief loss of consciousness
Common manifestations of syncope include pallor, diaphoresis (sweating), bradycardia or slowing of pulse, hypotension, and transient loss of consciousness.
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