A patient whose diet consists of processed food from fast-food restaurants has painful lesions at the corners of the mouth. How should the nurse document this finding?
1. glossitis
2. gingivitis
3. cheilosis
4. leukoplakia
Correct Answer: 3
Cheilosis is the term for painful lesions at the corners of the mouth and is seen with riboflavin and/or niacin deficiency. Glossitis refers to an inflamed tongue. Glossitis refers to an inflamed tongue. Leukoplakia refers to white patches inside the mouth.
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