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

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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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