A patient with a long history of using chewing tobacco says, "I've been chewing for years. I'm not going to get cancer." How should the nurse respond?
A. "The use of smokeless tobacco has been linked to oral cancer."
B. "I guess you're right."
C. "It's not my body."
D. "You are probably one of the lucky ones."
Answer: A
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