NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 2 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-PN exam

Question #: 16
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue?

Atobacco use

Bobesity

Csun exposure

Deating sweets

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Tobacco use is a predisposing factor for cancer of the tongue; the other choices are not.Reduction of Risk

Potential

by Mike at Apr 05, 2026, 04:58 PM

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4 days ago

I feel like sun exposure was mentioned in a similar question, but I thought it was more related to skin cancer.

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9 days ago

I remember discussing obesity in relation to cancer, but I can't recall if it specifically affects the tongue.

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14 days ago

I think tobacco use is definitely a predisposing factor for tongue cancer, but I'm not entirely sure about the others.

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