NCLEX-PN Exam - Topic 2 Question 16 Discussion

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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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Suggested Answer: A

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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Tamekia

2 hours ago

I think A) tobacco use is the main factor. It's well-known.

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Darnell

5 days ago

I disagree, I think tobacco is the main culprit here.

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Scot

10 days ago

Eating sweets? That seems a stretch.

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Kallie

16 days ago

Wait, sun exposure? Really? That’s surprising!

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Della

2 months ago

I thought obesity was a risk too, but not for tongue cancer?

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Rolland

2 months ago

A) tobacco use is definitely a big factor.

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Luann

3 months ago

Eating sweets seems too vague to be a direct factor, but I guess it could contribute to overall health issues.

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Leota

3 months 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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Marisha

3 months ago

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

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Vinnie

3 months 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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