How should the nurse respond to an older client who is edentulous and does not receive regular dental examinations?
A) "Good mouth care is adequate to prevent most mouth conditions."
B) "Clients who have no teeth do not need to see a dentist for regular checkups."
C) "A dentist needs to assess the oral cavity regularly for issues such as oral cancer."
D) "A person with dentures needs to have mouth x-rays every six months."
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