A Patient Whose Diet Consists of Processed Food from Fast-Food

question 44

Multiple Choice

A patient whose diet consists of processed food from fast-food restaurants has painful lesions at the corners of the mouth. How should the nurse document this finding?

• A) glossitis
• B) gingivitis
• C) cheilosis
• D) leukoplakia

---

Definitions:

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from not getting enough sleep, which can impact physical and mental health.

Hypomanic Episode

A period characterized by an elevated, expansive, or irritable mood that is less severe than a manic episode but noticeable to others.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Credit Card Access

The ability to use a credit card to borrow funds from a pre-approved limit for purchases or cash advances.