Asked by Victoria Ronga on Jul 26, 2024
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A 32-year-old woman is at the clinic for "little white bumps in my mouth." During the assessment, the nurse notes that she has a 0.5-cm white, nontender papule under her tongue and one on the mucosa of her right cheek. What would the nurse tell the patient?
A) "These spots indicate an infection such as strep throat."
B) "These bumps could be indicative of a serious lesion, so I will refer you to a specialist."
C) "This condition is called leukoplakia and can be caused by chronic irritation such as with smoking."
D) "These bumps are Fordyce granules, which are sebaceous cysts and are not a serious condition."
Leukoplakia
A white patch or plaque that forms on the tongue or the inside of the cheek, often associated with tobacco use or other irritants.
Fordyce Granules
Small, benign, sebaceous glands visible on the mucosal surfaces, such as the lips and oral cavity.
Streptococcal Infection
An infection caused by Streptococcus bacteria, which can result in a wide range of diseases, from mild sore throats to life-threatening conditions.
- Differentiate between lesions and conditions that require referral to a specialist and those that are benign.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between lesions and conditions that require referral to a specialist and those that are benign.
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