When examining the mouth of an elderly patient,the nurse recognizes that which finding is due to the aging process?
A) Teeth that appear shorter
B) A tongue that looks smoother in appearance
C) Buccal mucosa that is beefy red in appearance
D) A small, painless lump on the dorsum of the tongue
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