A nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors that increase the chances of developing oral cancer. Which information from this patient's history indicates a risk factor?
a. Alcohol consumption
b. Chewing gum
c. Environmental pollution
d. Consumption of a high-fat diet
A
Alcohol is statistically proven to be a factor because of irritation of the oral mucosa.
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a. 2.5 b. 10 c. 25 d. 50
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A. acetylcholine B. norepinephrine C. epinephrine D. dopamine