The nurse is assessing the head, face, and neck of a patient and notes a painless area of white, adherent mucosal thickening on the left buccal mucosa. The patient admits to being a smoker. Which is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?

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Leukoplakia is characterized by white patches or plaques on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, including the buccal mucosa. It is often associated with tobacco use, including smoking, and is considered a precancerous lesion.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Head, Face, and Neck of a Patient