During the history, a 65-year-old male patient reports smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for more than 40 years. With this knowledge, what does the nurse expect for during the examination of this patient's mouth?
a. Cracks and erythema in the corners of the mouth
b. Slightly rough papillae on the dorsal surface of the tongue
c. Smooth or beefy, red-colored, edematous tongue
d. Painless, nonhealing mouth ulcers
ANS: D
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