A nurse has conducted a community screening event for oral cancer. What client is the highest priority for referral to a dentist?
a. Client who has poor oral hygiene practices
b. Client who smokes and drinks daily
c. Client who tans for an upcoming vacation
d. Client who occasionally uses illicit drugs
ANS: B
Smoking and alcohol exposure create a high risk for this client. Poor oral hygiene is not related to the etiology of cancer but may cause a tumor to go unnoticed. Tanning is a risk factor, but short-term exposure does not have the same risk as daily exposure to tobacco and alcohol. Illicit drugs are not related to oral cancers.
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