The nurse is admitting a patient who has been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the buccal mucosa. When interviewing the patient for the health history, the nurse will ask about

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Tobacco use greatly increases the risk for oral cancer. History of acute infections such as strep throat is not a risk factor for oral cancer, although chronic irritation of the oral mucosa does increase risk. Sun exposure does not increase the risk for cancers of the buccal mucosa. Human papillomavirus infection (HPV) infection may be associated with increased risk, but HSV infection is not a risk factor for oral cancer.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed