A nurse is assessing a patient who states, "I am so busy that I eat only processed foods from fast food restaurants." The patient has painful lesion at the both corners of the mouth. Which of these statements would be the most appropriate for the nurse to record in the patient's medical record?

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Cheilosis, also known as angular cheilitis or perleche, is characterized by painful cracks or fissures at the corners of the mouth. It can be caused by a deficiency in B vitamins or iron, which may occur in patients who consume predominantly processed and fast foods. Glossitis is an inflammation of the tongue, gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums, and leukoplakia is a condition characterized by white patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth and may be associated with tobacco use or other irritants. None of these conditions are consistent with the patient's symptoms.

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