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A The presence of risk factors does not mean that a disease will develop, but risk factors increase the chances that the individual will experience a particular disease or dysfunction.
B While the statement, Now that you know the possibility is there, you can take steps to prevent it is not incorrect, it does not address the impact of the risk factor on the client's health.
C It is not always true that a risk factor can be managed by making lifestyle changes, and therefore this is not the best available option.
D The strategy of telling the client that he or she is lucky and has the benefit of being able to do something about a risk factor minimizes the client's concern, and does not address the impact of the risk factor on the client's health.
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A Normal oral mucosa in a light-skinned adult are glistening, pinkish-red, soft, moist, and smooth.
B The oral mucosa may appear drier in the older adult because of reduced salivation but should not be rough.
C Cyanotic mucosa with rough nodules would be an abnormal finding.
D The oral mucosa should not appear deep red with rough edges in a light-skinned adult.
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