A nurse has conducted a community screening event for oral cancer.What client is the highest priority for referral to a dentist?

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Smoking and alcohol exposure create a high risk for this client.Poor oral hygiene is not related to the etiology of cancer but may cause a tumor to go unnoticed.Tanning is a risk factor,but short-term exposure does not have the same risk as daily exposure to tobacco and alcohol.Illicit drugs are not related to oral cancers.

A Nurse Has Conducted a Community Screening Event for Oral