What is the expected appearance of the oral mucosa in a light-skinned adult?
a. Pinkish red, smooth, and moist
b. Light pink, rough, and dry
c. Cyanotic, with rough nodules
d. Deep red, with rough edges
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A Normal oral mucosa in a light-skinned adult are glistening, pinkish-red, soft, moist, and smooth.
B The oral mucosa may appear drier in the older adult because of reduced salivation but should not be rough.
C Cyanotic mucosa with rough nodules would be an abnormal finding.
D The oral mucosa should not appear deep red with rough edges in a light-skinned adult.
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