The Nurse Uses Olfaction in the Client's Assessment

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse uses olfaction in the client's assessment.If a sweet,fruity smell is noticed in the oral cavity,the nurse suspects:

• A) Diabetic acidosis
• B) Gum disease
• C) Stomatitis
• D) Malabsorption syndrome

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Definitions:

Blood Type

A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells.

Anemia

A medical condition in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen flow to the body's organs.

Blood Transfusions

The medical process of transferring blood or blood components from one person (donor) into another person's bloodstream (recipient).

Blood Type

The classification of human blood based on the presence or absence of antibodies and inherited antigenic substances.