Dental Hygienists Are Cautioned Not to Make a Dental Diagnosis

Dental hygienists are cautioned not to make a dental diagnosis but rather to identify client problems or conditions for the dentist, who will then make a dental diagnosis. Which of the following statements on the client record demonstrates that the dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis rather than communicating a problem in need of a dental diagnosis?

A) Mr. Smith has a 5 mm of attachment loss in the periodontal areas on teeth 2, 3, 14, 15, 17-18, and 30-32.
B) Mr. Smith has severe necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
C) Mr. Smith has signs of periodontal disease around tooth 12.
D) There is a radiolucent area on Mr. Smith's radiograph around tooth 5.