The nurse is educating a group of adolescents about the risks of chewing tobacco. When describing the manifestation of oral cancer, which information will the nurse include?
1. Bleeding and inflamed gums.
2. Smooth and shiny tongue.
3. Red, swollen tonsils.
4. Ulcerations on the lip or under the tongue.
Correct Answer: 4
Oral cancers are most commonly found on the lower lip or the base of the tongue. They do not heal normally. Bleeding and inflamed gums are associated with gingivitis. A smooth, shiny tongue is associated with deficiencies of vitamin B and iron. Red and swollen tonsils are associated with tonsillitis.
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