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sc00by25 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is educating a group of adolescents about the risks of chewing tobacco. When describing the manifestation of oral cancer, which information will the nurse include?

1. Bleeding and inflamed gums.
2. Smooth and shiny tongue.
3. Red, swollen tonsils.
4. Ulcerations on the lip or under the tongue.

Question 2

A client presents in the healthcare provider's office with complaints of headache and malaise.

During the assessment, the nurse notes the client is experiencing severe pain when palpating behind the ears. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?

1. Sinusitis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Chronic allergies.
4. Anemia.

fwbard · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Oral cancers are most commonly found on the lower lip or the base of the tongue. They do not heal normally. Bleeding and inflamed gums are associated with gingivitis. A smooth, shiny tongue is associated with deficiencies of vitamin B and iron. Red and swollen tonsils are associated with tonsillitis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Mastoiditis is associated with pain and tenderness over the mastoid process, which is located behind the client's ears. Pain is a common finding during palpation of the sinuses when an infection or inflammation is present in the sinuses. The client with chronic allergies may have pale, boggy, or swollen nasal mucosa. Anemia would be associated with pale mucous membranes.