The nurse detects that a client has a fruity breath odor. A fruity breath odor commonly occurs with:
1. Diabetic ketoacidosis.
2. Poor oral hygiene.
3. Liver failure.
4. End-stage renal disease.
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Rationale: Fruity breath odor commonly occurs with clients who are malnourished or are in diabetic ketoacidosis. Fetid breath (halitosis) may be a symptom of tooth decay, poor oral hygiene, gum and tonsil disease, or sinus disease. A musty smell to the breath is the result of liver failure and nitrogenous breakdown. The odor of ammonia is caused by end-stage renal disease.
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