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The Nurse Is Examining the Oral Cavity of an Elderly

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The nurse is examining the oral cavity of an elderly client with complaints of mouth soreness.Red,cracked skin is noted at each corner of the mouth.Which of the following findings is most consistent with this client's condition?


A) The client states,"I have an appointment next week to get some better fitting dentures."
B) Red blood cell count is 6.2 million/ mm3.
C) The healthcare provider has diagnosed the client with cheilitis.
D) The client suffered from a cerebrovascular accident last May.
E) The result of the culture of the drainage is that candida albicans is present.

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