To Decrease the Risk for Cancers of the Tongue and Buccal

question 4

Multiple Choice

To decrease the risk for cancers of the tongue and buccal mucosa, which of the following information should the nurse include when teaching a client who is seen for an annual physical examination in the outpatient clinic?

• A)Avoid use of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
• B)Use sunscreen when outside even on cloudy days.
• C)Complete antibiotics used to treat throat infections.
• D)Use antivirals to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.

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