Which Findings Does the Nurse Expect When Assessing the Mouth

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which findings does the nurse expect when assessing the mouth of a healthy adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Lips appear pink, smooth, moist, and symmetric.
• B) Teeth are white, yellow, or gray, with smooth edges.
• C) Exposed tooth neck and brown spots between teeth
• D) Slight roughness on the dorsum of the tongue
• E) Hard palate appears smooth, pale, and immovable.
• F) Mucous membranes are dry and intact.

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