A patient whose diet consists of processed food from fast-food restaurants has painful lesions at the corners of the mouth. How should the nurse document this finding?

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Cheilosis, or angular cheilitis, is characterized by painful cracks or fissures at the corners of the mouth. It can be caused by a deficiency in vitamins B2 (riboflavin) or B3 (niacin), which can be commonly found in processed and fast foods. Glossitis (A) refers to an inflammation of the tongue, gingivitis (B) involves the inflammation of the gums, and leukoplakia (D) describes white patches that form on the tongue or mouth that can indicate oral cancer. None of these conditions match the patient's symptoms.

A Patient Whose Diet Consists of Processed Food from Fast-Food