Which of the following clients is most at risk for developing aphthous stomatitis?
A. 32-year-old woman in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
B. 23-year-old woman in the first trimester of pregnancy
C. 53-year-old man who eats spicy foods
D. 72-year-old man who wears dentures
A
Women have a higher incidence of the disorder, with an increased incidence in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and moderation or absence of lesions during pregnancy.
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