The Older Man Complains of a Hard White Patch That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The older man complains of a hard white patch that has developed on the side of his tongue. What would be the most appropriate action of the nurse?

• A) Request a dental consult to evaluate his dentures for adequate fit.
• B) Examine his teeth to assess for a lost filling, which has left sharp edges on his teeth.
• C) Request a medical consult for evaluation of a precancerous lesion.
• D) Provide frequent, warm, salt water rinses for his mouth.

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Definitions:

Logic of Statements

The study of principles and criteria of valid inference and demonstration, focusing on the form and structure of arguments.

Bi-conditional

A logical relationship between two propositions where both are either true or false together.

Tautology

A redundant or unnecessary statement in which the conclusion is inherent in the premise, offering no new information.

Bi-conditional

A logical condition where two statements are both necessary and sufficient for one another; if and only if (iff).