The nurse is assessing a patient who uses chewing tobacco. Which of these data would be most important for a nurse to obtain when assessing this patient?

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Leukoplakia is a precancerous lesion commonly found in individuals who use chewing tobacco. Therefore, it is important for the nurse to assess if the patient has any signs of leukoplakia, as it will guide further assessment and management. The other options may also be important to note, but do not have as direct a correlation to tobacco use.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Uses Chewing Tobacco