A Client Asks Why They Are Being Asked About Tobacco

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client asks why they are being asked about tobacco products during a head and neck assessment. Which response should the nurse recognize the primary reason for the question?

• A) The use of tobacco results in enlarged lymph nodes.
• B) The use of tobacco may cause headaches.
• C) The use of tobacco contributes to decreased sense of taste.
• D) The use of tobacco may cause a loss of the sense of smell.

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