The nurse is assessing a client during a routine physical examination. Which statement made by the client concerning the risk of oral cancer indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "I will brush my teeth and floss regularly."
b. "I will begin a smoking cessation pro-gram."
c. "I can still use chewing tobacco since I stopped smoking."
d. "I will limit my intake of alcoholic beve-rages."
C
Tobacco in any form increases the risk of oral cancer. The client should be educated to eliminate all tobacco products. The other statements concerning brushing the teeth, flossing, smoking ces-sation, and decreasing alcohol intake are healthy choices to maintain good oral health.
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