The Nurse Uses Olfaction During a Patient Assessment

question 29

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses olfaction during a patient assessment.If a sweet,fruity smell is noticed in the patient's oral cavity,which of the following should the nurse suspect?

• A) Diabetic acidosis
• B) Gum disease
• C) Urinary tract infection
• D) Malabsorption syndrome

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