Using a risk assessment tool for autoimmune disease is an appropriate way for dental hygienists to diagnose undetected autoimmune disease. Clients presenting with positive responses on this risk assessment tool should be referred for further medical evaluation.

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Using a risk assessment tool for autoimmune disease is an appropriate way for dental hygienists to attempt to identify possible undetected autoimmune disease, but a diagnosis cannot be obtained from a risk assessment tool. Clients presenting with positive responses on this risk assessment tool should be referred for further medical evaluation to achieve a definitive diagnosis. The other choices are incorrect.

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