A client has developed several large mouth ulcers resulting from radiation treatments for oral cancer.The nurse recognizes that this condition will have its greatest immediate impact on the client's:

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Difficulty with chewing and swallowing develops when surrounding gum tissues become inflamed or infected.The presence of these ulcerations will present immediate issues with nutritional and fluid intake.While the remaining options are not incorrect,the greatest problem is nutritional and fluid oriented.

A Client Has Developed Several Large Mouth Ulcers Resulting from Radiation