During an assessment, the nurse determines a client is at risk for ulcerative stomatitis and gum disease because the client has a history of:

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Smoking increases the risk for ulcerative stomatitis and gum disease by decreasing blood flow to the gums and reducing the immune response. Alcohol intake may also increase the risk, but it is not the best answer as the question asks for the "only" risk factor. Kissing and eating are not risk factors for these conditions.

During an Assessment, the Nurse Determines a Client Is at Risk