While Assessing a Client's Mucous Membranes of the Lips and Mouth,the

question 18

Multiple Choice

While assessing a client's mucous membranes of the lips and mouth,the nurse notes a smell like ammonia.This abnormal breath odor is associated with which of the following disease processes?

• A)abscesses or gum disease of advanced tooth decay
• B)ketoacidosis of diabetes or malnourishment
• C)nitrogen breakdown of liver diseases
• D)urea buildup of end-stage renal failure

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