Question

a nurse practitioner notes a furrowed, dry tongue during an oral examination. this finding most likely suggests: hypervolemia hypovolemia hyperkeratinization oral candidiasis chronic smoking

Explanation:

Hypovolemia is characterized by low - volume of extracellular fluid. A furrowed, dry tongue is a sign of dehydration which is associated with hypovolemia. Hypervolemia is fluid overload and would not present with a dry tongue. Hyperkeratinization affects the skin or mucous membranes in a different way than a dry, furrowed tongue. Oral candidiasis presents with white patches. Chronic smoking may cause other oral changes but not typically a furrowed, dry tongue as a primary sign.

Answer:

Hypovolemia