When Assessing the Tongue of an Adult, What Finding Would

question 20

Multiple Choice

When assessing the tongue of an adult, what finding would be considered abnormal?

• A) Smooth glossy dorsal surface
• B) Thin white coating over the tongue
• C) Raised papillae on the dorsal surface
• D) Visible venous patterns on the ventral surface

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